Creamy Spinach-Stuffed Chicken Breast with Garlic Butter
Juicy chicken breasts stuffed with a creamy spinach and cream cheese filling, pan-seared and finished with garlic butter. This american-inspired keto (keto, low carb) ready in about 40 minutes pairs chopped fresh spinach, softened cream cheese, grated parmesan cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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
- 4 boneless, skinless, about 6 oz each chicken breasts
- 2 cups, chopped fresh spinach
- 4 oz, softened cream cheese
- 1/4 cup, grated parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a bowl, mix 2 cups chopped fresh spinach, 4 oz softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, and 1 minced garlic clove until creamy and well combined.
- Step 2: Cut a horizontal slit into each of the 4 chicken breasts to create a pocket. Season each breast inside and out with 1 1/2 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper.
- Step 3: Stuff each chicken breast pocket evenly with the spinach-cream cheese mixture, securing with toothpicks if needed.
- Step 4: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the stuffed chicken breasts for 4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Step 5: Add 3 tbsp unsalted butter and 2 minced garlic cloves to the skillet, spoon melted butter over chicken for 1 minute, then transfer skillet to oven and bake for 15 minutes until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Creamy Spinach-Stuffed Chicken Breast with Garlic Butter 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 Creamy Spinach-Stuffed Chicken Breast with Garlic Butter?
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 chopped fresh spinach from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Creamy Spinach-Stuffed Chicken Breast with Garlic Butter?
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 Creamy Spinach-Stuffed Chicken Breast with Garlic Butter 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 Creamy Spinach-Stuffed Chicken Breast with Garlic Butter keto?
Yes — this recipe is tagged keto, low carb, high protein based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
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