Eggplant and Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Breast
Stuffed with roasted eggplant and melted mozzarella cheese, baked to golden perfection for a satisfying keto meal. This Mediterranean-inspired keto recipe (low carb), ready in about 55 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, eggplant, mozzarella cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces, boneless and skinless, about 6 oz each chicken breasts
- 1 medium, diced into 1/2-inch cubes eggplant
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup, chopped fresh basil leaves
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Toss 1 medium diced eggplant with 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp dried oregano; spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes until tender and golden.
- Step 2: Slice a deep pocket into each of the 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts without cutting all the way through.
- Step 3: Stuff each chicken breast pocket with a quarter of the roasted eggplant mixture and 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Step 4: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat; sear the stuffed chicken breasts for 3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Step 5: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-18 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and cheese is melted.
- Step 6: Sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves over the cooked chicken before serving for a fresh herbal note.








