Description
Succulent keto spanakopita stuffed chicken brings Greek island flavors to low-carb dining. Creamy spinach and feta filling nestled in tender chicken breasts delivers Mediterranean magic for health-conscious epicureans.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (60 g) crumbled feta cheese
- 1 ½ tbsps (22 g) parmesan cheese
- 1 10-oz (283 g) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) avocado or olive oil
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp dried parsley
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 400°F (190°C), lining a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Spinach Preparation: Drain frozen spinach thoroughly, pressing with paper towels to remove all excess moisture, ensuring a concentrated flavor profile.
- Filling Creation: Combine cream cheese, drained spinach, feta, parmesan, onion powder, and garlic into a creamy, well-integrated mixture that promises rich, tangy notes.
- Chicken Transformation: Carefully butterfly chicken breasts by creating deep pockets, maintaining attachment at the base, and making subtle diagonal scoring across the surface to enhance seasoning penetration.
- Stuffing and Seasoning: Generously fill each chicken pocket with the spinach-cheese mixture, then drizzle with avocado or olive oil, seasoning liberally with sea salt, cracked black pepper, dried parsley, and bright lemon zest.
- Culinary Alchemy: Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, then activate the broiler for a final 3-5 minutes to achieve a golden, crisp exterior, ensuring the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) for perfect doneness.
Notes
- Drain Spinach Thoroughly: Remove every drop of moisture from frozen spinach to prevent soggy filling and ensure a perfect texture.
- Create Precise Chicken Pockets: Slice chicken breasts carefully without cutting through, maintaining a sturdy base for even filling distribution.
- Season Strategically: Use high-quality sea salt, freshly cracked pepper, and zesty lemon zest to elevate the overall flavor profile and add complexity.
- Check Internal Temperature: Always use a meat thermometer to guarantee chicken reaches 165°F, ensuring safe and juicy results without overcooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 352
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 563 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 106 mg