Chicken is juicy and tender when cooked right. And when paired with the right ingredients, its mild flavor gets elevated to new heights. So, if you’re on a keto diet and love your lean meat, we’ve got a fantastic selection of stuffed chicken recipes.
These keto stuffed chicken recipes call for combining protein-rich chicken with different types of stuffing to produce dishes that’ll put you in culinary heaven!
1. Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breast
Juicy chicken breasts seasoned to perfection and stuffed with asparagus, sun-dried tomatoes, and slices of mozzarella — a taste of heaven in each bite! Make sure you sear the stuffed pockets until they’re nicely golden, and then bake them until the chicken is cooked through. Pair them with quinoa or roasted veggies for a full meal.
2. Bacon Wrapped Broccoli Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast
Tender chicken wrapped with crispy bacon and stuffed full of creamy, cheesy broccoli and cheddar mix — this swoon-worthy recipe has all the elements of a crowd-pleaser and then some! The savory seasonings also elevate the stuffing mixture, and the best thing is that you can prepare it ahead of time to speed up cooking on hectic weeknights!
3. Baked Chicken Stuffed with Pesto and Cheese
In this recipe, chicken breasts are stuffed with basil pesto, sour cream, and parmesan cheese, producing an incredibly tender, creamy, and juicy dish. To cook it, you’ll first dip the stuffed chicken in an egg mixture followed by a parmesan-almond flour mixture, season it to taste (feel free to get creative), and bake until lightly browned.
4. Broccoli Stuffed Chicken
This dish is the best way to sneak some healthy greens into your meal. A hearty mixture of blanched broccoli, bell pepper, garlic, and cheese (parmesan and cream cheese) goes into the chicken breasts, producing a juicy, gooey, and flavor-packed dish with a creamy texture.
5. Goat Cheese & Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast with Caramelized Onions + Mushrooms
Once you get a taste of this healthy and delicious meal, no other stuffed chicken recipe will compare to it. It’s packed with the goodness of creamy goat cheese and nutritious spinach in Hasselback-style chicken breasts. Serve it with caramelized onions and mushrooms to produce a fancy dish that’ll get your guests talking!
6. Honey Garlic Chicken with Vegetables Rollups
Striking the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory, this recipe will have you drooling. It has chicken breasts stuffed with colorful veggies and smothered with a honey garlic sauce to give you tender, juicy bites brimming with amazing Asian flavors. Garnish with some toasted sesame seeds to serve!
7. Keto Cream Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Cream cheese combined with finely minced pepper, some sharp cheddar, and a bunch of seasonings make for an astounding stuffing in this recipe. The addition of fresh lemon juice and some lemon zest also helps balance out the richness of the stuffing. This dish is perfectly moist and juicy; you can even add some crispy bacon for an extra layer of flavor!
8. Keto Hasselback Chicken
This recipe is a powerhouse of nutrients. It combines healthy fats of ricotta, mozzarella, and egg with protein-rich chicken and bacon bits as well as spinach to produce a ketogenic meal that will keep you satiated for a long time. While the seasonings are kept simple, you can use your favorite spices to customize the dish to your taste!
9. Keto Pizza Stuffed Baked Chicken
This stuffed chicken has all the beloved flavors of a pizza — but without the crust. To make, season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, stuff them with pepperoni and mozzarella, roll the chicken breasts to form pockets, then bake them topped with pizza sauce and toppings. And there you have it, a low-carb meal that’s irresistible on so many levels!
10. Keto Stuffed Chicken Caprese
Don’t mistake this one for basic stuffed cheese chicken breasts; the chopped garden tomatoes that are layered on top of the stuffed chicken will bring bright caprese flavors to every bite! It’s seasoned simply with salt and pepper but is undeniably flavorsome. Garnish with freshly chopped basil to serve!
11. Keto Stuffed Chicken Parmesan
This juicy stuffed chicken recipe is the stuff of culinary dreams! It features fresh mozzarella and Italian sausage stuffed in chicken breasts and wrapped in prosciutto. Add some provolone and grated parmesan on top of the tender chicken pockets to give it an extra boost of flavor!
12. Mushroom and Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast
Meaty mushrooms, some fresh baby spinach, and tangy and salty feta cheese come together to create the stuffing for the chicken breasts. The result is tender, juicy stuffed chicken with the most amazing earthy flavors. You can also pair it with roasted veggies or your favorite side dish for a satisfying meal.
13. Sausage Mushroom Spinach Stuffed Chicken
This protein-packed dish is a keto-friendly meal the whole family will enjoy. It calls for nestling savory sausage, earthy mushrooms, and nutrient-rich spinach in chicken breasts before baking them for about 20 minutes. It’s very easy to make, deliciously savory, and packed with nutrition!
14. Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Chicken Breast
If you enjoy spinach artichoke dips, you’ll love this recipe! You can prepare the thick and rich dip with artichokes, cream cheese, garlic, mozzarella, parmesan, and spinach; just make sure you don’t add water to it, as it will affect its consistency. And if you really want to indulge yourself, serve it with a cream sauce made with spinach artichoke dip and heavy cream!
