Cheesy Spinach-Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Garlic Butter

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Stuffed with a savory mixture of spinach and cream cheese, baked and finished with a fragrant garlic butter sauce. This American chicken recipe (keto, low carb), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, fresh spinach, and cream cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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 410 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Slice 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts horizontally to create a pocket, being careful not to cut all the way through.
  2. Step 2: In a bowl, mix 1 cup chopped fresh spinach, 4 oz softened cream cheese, and 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella until well combined.
  3. Step 3: Stuff each chicken breast pocket evenly with the spinach-cheese mixture and secure with toothpicks if necessary.
  4. Step 4: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Season stuffed chicken breasts with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp paprika.
  5. Step 5: Sear the chicken breasts for 3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  6. Step 6: Melt 3 tbsp unsalted butter in the skillet, add 3 minced garlic cloves, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  7. Step 7: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-18 minutes until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F).
  8. Step 8: Remove from oven and spoon pan garlic butter over chicken before serving.

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