Goat Cheese & Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast with Caramelized Onions & Mushrooms
A delicious, keto-friendly, and low-carb dinner! These baked chicken breasts are cut hasselback-style, filled with creamy goat cheese and nutrient-rich spinach, and served alongside caramelized onions and mushrooms for a flavorful, healthy meal.
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Calories: 240kcal
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (4-6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 2 oz goat cheese
- 1 white onion, thinly sliced
- 8 oz baby bella mushrooms, sliced
- 1 tsp resh thyme
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar (optional)
- Salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1.Prep the Chicken
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Using a sharp knife, cut 6 slits into the top of each chicken breast, being careful not to slice all the way through.
- Drizzle each breast with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
2. Make the Spinach & Goat Cheese Filling
- Heat ½ tbsp olive oil in an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add spinach and garlic powder, cooking until fully wilted.
- Transfer spinach to a bowl and mix in goat cheese until well combined.
- Stuff each slit in the chicken breasts with the spinach-goat cheese mixture.
3. Caramelize the Onions & Mushrooms
- In the same skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onions, mushrooms, fresh thyme, and optional balsamic vinegar.
- Sauté until the onions caramelize and mushrooms become golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Move the onion-mushroom mixture to the edges of the skillet to make space for the chicken.
4. Bake the Chicken
- Place the stuffed chicken breasts in the skillet, ensuring there is space between each piece.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Serve hot with the caramelized onions and mushrooms.
Notes
- Swap goat cheese for cream cheese if desired. For extra flavor, mix ¼ cup shredded mozzarella into the filling.
- Check the full post for storage & freezing instructions.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g
