Cheesy Spinach-Stuffed Chicken Breast

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-13 · Updated 2026-05-13

Stuffed with a creamy mixture of spinach and cheese, baked to golden perfection for a satisfying keto-friendly dinner. This American-inspired keto recipe (high protein, low carb), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, fresh spinach, cream cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 2, 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.

Ingredients

• 2 large, about 7 oz each chicken breasts
• 1 cup, chopped fresh spinach
• 4 oz, softened cream cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Carefully slice a pocket into each of the 2 chicken breasts without cutting through.
2. Step 2: In a bowl, mix 1 cup chopped fresh spinach, 4 oz softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella, and 2 minced garlic cloves until evenly combined.
3. Step 3: Stuff each chicken breast pocket with half of the spinach-cheese mixture, then secure with toothpicks if needed.
4. Step 4: Rub the chicken breasts all over with 2 tbsp olive oil, then season with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp dried oregano.
5. Step 5: Place stuffed chicken breasts on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165°F) and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.