Description
A creamy and cheesy spinach and artichoke stuffed chicken recipe that’s perfect for dinners, special occasions, or meal prep. This low-carb, keto-friendly dish is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
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For the Chicken
- 4 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1–2 tsp vegetable oil
For the Spinach Artichoke Mixture
- 2 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- 1–2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup fresh spinach (packed)
- 4 oz canned artichokes (peeled)
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Pat dry the chicken breasts and season evenly on both sides.
- Heat vegetable oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken breasts for 2 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, minced garlic, spinach, artichokes, mozzarella, Parmesan, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Slice each chicken breast lengthwise about ¾ of the way through to create a pocket.
- Stuff each chicken breast with 2–3 tablespoons of the spinach-artichoke mixture. Do not overstuff.
- Return stuffed chicken to the skillet or transfer to a casserole dish if skillet is not oven-safe.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Spinach Prep: Use fresh or frozen spinach (thawed and drained).
- Avoid Overstuffing: Excess filling may spill out during baking.
- Temperature: Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is fully cooked.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking and Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg