Cheese-Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Garlic Butter Sauce

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Stuffed with melted cheddar and cream cheese, finished with a rich garlic butter sauce for a decadent keto meal. This American-inspired keto recipe (low carb), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, sharp cheddar cheese, cream cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 American cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Slice a horizontal pocket into each of the 4 chicken breasts without cutting through.
  2. Step 2: In a bowl, mix 4 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese with 4 oz softened cream cheese until combined. Stuff each chicken breast pocket evenly with the cheese mixture.
  3. Step 3: Season each stuffed chicken breast with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Step 4: Sear chicken breasts for 3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from heat.
  5. Step 5: In a small saucepan, melt 3 tbsp unsalted butter with 4 minced garlic cloves over low heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  6. Step 6: Pour garlic butter over chicken breasts, transfer skillet to the oven, and bake for 15-18 minutes until chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165°F).
  7. Step 7: Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and serve.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Cheese-Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Garlic Butter Sauce take to make?

Total time is about 40 minutes (15 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Cheese-Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Garlic Butter Sauce?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep chicken breasts from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Cheese-Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Garlic Butter Sauce?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Cheese-Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Garlic Butter Sauce for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

Is Cheese-Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Garlic Butter Sauce low carb?

Yes — this recipe is tagged low carb based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.

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