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Keto Spanakopita Stuffed Chicken

17 November, 2019 by Stacey 17 Comments

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Keto Spanakopita Stuffed Chicken is a savory and delightfully cheesy, low carb, gluten-free version of Spanakopita without the phyllo dough and all the carbs.

Keto Spanakopita Stuffed Chicken- low carb & gluten free

I remember the first time I had Spanakopita at a Greek restaurant; of course, this was years before I found out that I had Celiac Disease. 

I loved the layers of spinach with a lemony citrus flavor and a tangy kick of feta cheese and the light and flakey crust.

But alas, I can’t have phyllo dough, which is a bummer when I love Greek food! I know there are probably gluten-free phyllo dough products in some specialty stores, but they are now low carb by any means.

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Keto Spanakopita Stuffed Chicken- low carb

That is why I decided to make Keto Spanakopita Stuffed Chicken as a tasty alternative to traditional Spanakopita.

This recipe has all the taste and flavors of Spanakopita, but it is stuffed into a chicken breast instead of layered with phyllo dough.

Keto Spanakopita Stuffed Chicken Breast

My teen son, who called spinach “leaves” when he was little, and he also does not relish any food that has a green color. He actually loved this recipe. I think all the cheeses won him over!

When my son was about five years old, I served him a spinach salad, and he said, “Mom, why are there tree leaves on my plate? Humans can’t eat leaves!”. Yep, he did say that. 

We laughed pretty hard and then tried to explain that spinach was not a tree leaf. But my son was so stubborn that there was just no convincing him. 

Keto Spanakopita Stuffed Chicken- Keto, low carb & gluten free

Important Tip:

Be sure to thaw and drain the spinach properly (I explain how in the recipe directions) to remove any excess moisture, as spinach can release liquid and get very watery.

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Keto Spanakopita Stuffed Chicken- low carb & gluten free
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Keto Spanakopita Stuffed Chicken

Course chicken dinner, dinner
Cuisine Greek
Keyword keto chicken recipes, keto Greek recipes, keto spanakopita stuffed chicken
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 351kcal
Author Stacey

Ingredients

  • 4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1 10 ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained of excess water
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 ½ tbsp parmesan cheese
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp dried parsley
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (190 degrees C) and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
  • Drain thawed spinach in a colander and press down with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  • In a medium-sized mixing bowl combine: cream cheese, spinach, feta cheese, parmesan, onion powder, and minced garlic, Mix until well blended. Set aside.
  • Carefully butterfly chicken breasts (cut a deep pocket into the chicken breasts making sure not to cut all the way through). Cut a few diagonal slits through the top of the pockets in chicken breast *see photo below.
  • Spoon spinach cheese mixture into the chicken breast pocket. Place stuffed chicken on the lined baking sheet.
    Preparing Keto Spanakopita Stuffed Chicken
  • Brush the top and sides of stuffed chicken with avocado oil or olive oil. Sprinkle with salt pepper, parsley, and lemon zest.
  • Bake in the oven for 35 to 40 minutes, then for 3 to 5 additional minutes under the broiler on high until the top starts slightly browning. You check for doneness with a thermometer inserted into the center of chicken that should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
    Keto Spanakopita Stuffed Chicken- low carb

Notes

*All nutritional data are estimates based on the products I used*
Yield: 4 servings, Serving Size: One stuffed chicken breast half, Amounts per serving: Net Carbs Per Serving: 3g.

Nutrition

Serving: 1STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST HALF | Calories: 351kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 634mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g
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Comments

  1. Alisa Infanti

    November 25, 2019 at 12:21 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe was amazing! I have made a similar recipe with cream cheese, ham and spinach but love the Greek flavours here with the feta and lemon.

    Reply
  2. Kari - Get Inspired Everyday!

    November 25, 2019 at 7:04 am

    5 stars
    What an awesome idea, I love spanakopita too but haven’t had it so many years! Love that you put all the flavors into an easy to make dinner!

    Reply
  3. Zuzana

    November 23, 2019 at 7:28 am

    looks so good

    Reply
  4. Cynthia | What A Girl Eats

    November 22, 2019 at 5:31 pm

    5 stars
    WOW! This sounds right up my alley! Such great flavors. Can’t wait to try it.

    Reply
  5. Meredith

    November 21, 2019 at 6:34 pm

    5 stars
    Oh my goodness, this spanakopita stuffed chicken looks so decadent and delicious! Delicious flavors and I love that it is gluten free!

    Reply
  6. ChihYu

    November 20, 2019 at 2:10 pm

    5 stars
    So easy to make, delicious and elegant! Perfect for entertaining!

    Reply
  7. Raia Todd

    November 20, 2019 at 1:07 pm

    5 stars
    Oh my goodness. This looks soooo delicious! I’m totally saving it for a date night with my hubby!

    Reply
  8. Don Baiocchi

    November 20, 2019 at 12:07 pm

    5 stars
    Wow, this looks so indulgent and fun to eat – way better than boring ol’ regular chicken breasts.

    Reply
  9. Heather | Easy Keto Dishes

    November 20, 2019 at 5:20 am

    5 stars
    That’s funny about your son! I wonder if it will work on mine. At one point my kids wouldn’t even drink my smoothies because they knew I hid ‘the leaves’ in them!

    Reply
  10. Heather

    November 20, 2019 at 5:17 am

    5 stars
    I don’t know why I always forget about stuffed chicken when I’m making a meal plan and looking for things to do with my chicken. The flavors on this look amazing, can’t wait to try it.

    Reply
  11. Yang

    November 19, 2019 at 6:50 pm

    5 stars
    That golden colour of the baked chicken looks just amazing! I really like spanakopita, putting inside the chicken is a genius idea.

    Reply
  12. Megan Stevens

    November 19, 2019 at 5:36 pm

    5 stars
    This is so appealing. Thanks for the great process photos, so helpful!

    Reply
  13. Joni Gomes

    November 19, 2019 at 7:32 am

    5 stars
    Anther successful and delicious recipe thank you! Loved the step-by-step images and that flavor combos!

    Reply
  14. Jean Choi

    November 18, 2019 at 9:54 pm

    5 stars
    Oh my goodness, I can have this for every meal. So flavorful and juicy!

    Reply
  15. Tessa Simpson

    November 18, 2019 at 7:46 pm

    5 stars
    TOO yummy! Absolutely loved this with oozing cheese filling, so satisfying, thank you!

    Reply
  16. Sherri

    November 17, 2019 at 4:48 pm

    Could I use fresh chopped spinach in this recipe instead of frozen ?

    Reply
    • Stacey

      November 18, 2019 at 10:05 am

      Yes, I would think you can use fresh chopped spinach as well.

      Reply

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