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Low-Carb Cheesy Stuffed Chicken

35-MinutesBakedCheesyChickenCreamyDinnerGarlicHeartyLow-CarbOvenVegetable
Time :35 minutes
Yield :4 servings
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Watching your carb intake doesn’t mean you have to eschew flavor entirely. Low-Carb Cheesy Stuffed Chicken is a filling dish that packs a punch with cheese, garlic, and spinach. The chicken breast maintains its moisture with those lovely juices it soaks up from the stuffing. Ready in less than 40 minutes, Low-Carb Cheesy Stuffed Chicken is a quick dinner that won’t leave you feeling unsatisfied.
Watching your carb intake doesn’t mean you have to eschew flavor entirely. Low-Carb Cheesy Stuffed Chicken is a filling dish that packs a punch with cheese, garlic, and spinach. The chicken breast maintains its moisture with those lovely juices it soaks up from the stuffing. Ready in less than 40 minutes, Low-Carb Cheesy Stuffed Chicken is a quick dinner that won’t leave you feeling unsatisfied.

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh spinach chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Directions

  • Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Place the chicken breast on a clean surface and lightly cover in the olive oil.
  • Add the paprika, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, the garlic powder, and the onion powder to a separate small bowl. Stir until the mixture is fully combined.
  • Liberally season both sides of the chicken with the seasoning mixture.
  • Using a large knife, make a horizontal cut 3/4 the way through the chicken breast.
  • Add the cream cheese, parmesan, mayonnaise, spinach, garlic, red pepper, and salt to taste in a small mixing bowl and stir to combine.
  • Stir for about 25-30 seconds or until the ingredients are properly combined.
  • Spoon the spinach mixture into the cut of each chicken breast evenly.
  • Place the chicken breasts in a greased baking sheet.
  • Bake, uncovered, until chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 25-30 minutes.
  • Serve hot.
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