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prep time
10 min
cook time
25 min
ready time
35 min
Keto Zesty Chicken Stuffed With Spinach And Cream Cheese
This delicious dish is packed with flavor from the zesty tang of lemon to the creaminess of cheese, and just a hint of aromatic basil.
The chicken is foil baked so it steams gently as it cooks, retaining its moisture and all the flavors. Perfect served with a fresh green salad or with a side of roasted asparagus.
Net Carbs
4.5 g
Fiber
0.7 g
Total Carbs
5.2 g
Protein
65.1 g
Fats
31.3 g
574 cals
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Ingredients
Chicken Breast
2 large breast
Cream Cheese
5 ounce
Garlic
1 clove
Spinach Raw
½ cup
Basil Fresh
¼ cup
Lemon Juice Raw
½ lemon yields
Lemon Peel Raw
1 tbsp
Salt
¼ teaspoon
Black Pepper
⅕ tsp
Recipe Steps
steps 8
35 min
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 390 degrees Fahrenheit and lay a large piece of foil across a shallow oven tray.Step 2
Add the cream cheese, half the lemon zest, the spinach, crushed garlic and basil to a mixing bowl.Step 3
Season generously and stir well to combine.Step 4
Lay the chicken breasts on a clean work surface and use a sharp knife to score down the center of each breast, making a pocket in the center.Step 5
Spoon the mixture evenly between each chicken breast, filling the pocket completely.Step 6
Season each chicken breast with salt and pepper and the remaining zest.Step 7
Lay the chicken breasts on the foil and drizzle with the lemon juice. Fold the excess foil over and around the chicken forming a loose parcel.Step 8
Transfer to the oven to bake for 23-25 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
Comments
Alisha 6 months ago
Hey so one serving would be 1 chicken breast. 1/2 serving would be half of the chicken breast 😊
evrthng.i.love 6 months ago
Can someone help me please? What should I set at servings? And what does it mean 1/2 etc? How should I set for 1 portion only? I'm confused a bit as is my first time using this app
OutstandingRadish210138 4 months ago
I would personally just do 1 chicken breast as a serving. To make it simple. Just grab a couple chicken breasts that are the same size as per the serving amount.
Sophidem 10 months ago
Just ok, not more than that
BrendaSchonig a year ago
Perfect as sous vide!
BobbieJean#1 a year ago
Very dry
FabulousKetone825706 a year ago
What does 1/4 chicken breast mean? That seems like a very small serving. Just new and trying to understand.
Liz a year ago
Just change serving size to adjust
Nessa2997 2 years ago
Very good, definitely make this again
SpectacularCauliflower743262 2 years ago
Very tasty but definitely recommend doubling the garlic and maybe lemon for more flavor. I also 2nd the previous recommendation to bake “standing up” or else the filling will likely run out. I used some additional foil to “support” the chicken’s upright position in a shallow baking pan but if you have a tall enough casserole dish, that would likely work as well. Finally, since we used Costco chicken breasts (and made 4 at once), ours ended up taking nearly 45 mins at 425. I also covered in foil for the first 20 mins then removed to get some color and texture on the top. Will likely make again.
PropitiousRadish488264 2 years ago
Tastes way better than it looks and is easy to add other spices to your taste. My chicken breasts were thin, so I had to hold the chicken breasts together with toothpicks before baking. I’ll definitely make again.
SplendidMacadamia789822 2 years ago
I absolutely loved this! I substituted spinach with Asparagus heads, and baked the Asparagus stems on the side with the Chicken with some crushed garlic. I used Lime juice because I didn't have lemons, still amazing!
ExcellentKetone643940 10 months ago
Then why are looking at a chicken recipe?
FortuitousKale791417 2 years ago
I hate chicken
BrendaSchonig a year ago
Keto may not work for you lol. We eat lots of chicken
Dorothy255 a year ago
Then don’t make this
DMH 2 years ago
Try is with pork tenderloin.
Gemmylou08 2 years ago
I made a sauce with the spinach and cream cheese instead of suff it as I find it just runs all over the pan.
datrices18b12 a year ago
I will do the same
InPinkClover 2 years ago
Clever! Since I like things simple I will try the same thing, thanks.
FortuitousMacadamia110207 3 years ago
Very satisfying, would agree that it needs onion and garlic. Will try again w modification.
AwesomeRadish979869 3 years ago
Making this tonight! Looking forward to it! 🤗
Heidi 3 years ago
Amazing! I added some feta to the filling. It was delicious.
LittleBoo 3 years ago
Another suggestion .... Sweet Chilli Cream Cheese plus diced sweet red peppers, spinach, lime instead of lemon .... Add a fresh chopped chilli if you love heat. Just before finished baking, open up foil, sprinkle some grated hard cheese over and allow to brown in oven for a few minutes. Serve with cherry tomatoes that you can have fresh or baked in the same oven.
Hollywood66 2 years ago
At Asian market’s or Asian section in supermarkets.
AwesomeArugula881214 2 years ago
I’ve never heard of sweet chili cc. Would you be able to share the brand and maybe what store(s) you’ve seen it in ?? TIA
FavorableCauliflower813166 3 years ago
I'm new. The picture show bread or a bun. But it is not listed in the ingredients.???
DellaMarie 3 years ago
It looks raw so I see why you thought it was a bun!
Magda 3 years ago
Hi there, it’s a chicken Brest cut into a pocket
Pumpkinita 3 years ago
Great recipe. Instead of just mixing in a bowl for the first step used a hand mix and made a creamcheese style pesto.
bartleytaylor55@gmail.com 3 years ago
Love this dish, I added some of my delicious stuff as well.