This low carb basil stuffed chicken recipe is super easy to make and has loads of flavor. Perfect for a keto weeknight meal!
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I have sooooo much basil in my herb garden right now. I used a lot making the Italian Cheese Ball - and it barely made a dent! So I grabbed some more for making this easy stuffing for chicken - which takes about 5 minutes to prepare! I use chicken breasts that have the rib bone attached, as I think it keeps the meat more moist. But regular chicken breasts would also be fine - as long as they come with the skin.
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How to Make Basil Stuffed Chicken Breasts
To prepare the basil "filling" for these keto stuffed chicken breasts, combine cream cheese, shredded cheese (I have used an Italian blend or Swiss - both work fine), garlic paste, finely chopped fresh basil leaves and black pepper.
Gently pull the skin of the chicken away from the meat on one side, and place half the stuffing underneath the skin. Spread it out underneath, then replace the skin.
Repeat with the other chicken breast. Place them on a baking tray (I use a quarter size one) lined with a silicone mat or foil and season with salt and pepper.
Roast in a preheated oven for 45 minutes or until the center has reached 165F. A probe thermometer is useful for this!
Shown here served with keto coleslaw - KFC copycat style!
📖 Recipe
Basil Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Ingredients
Equipment
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375F.
- Make the stuffing by combining the cream cheese, cheese, garlic paste, basil and black pepper.
- Gently peel back the skin on one side of the chicken breast and place the half stuffing inside. Smooth it down and replace the skin. Repeat for the other piece of chicken.
- Place the chicken on a baking tray and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 45 minutes or until an internal temperature of 165F has been reached.
Nutrition
Notes
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Let us know how it was!Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is my best approximation. Net carbs are calculated as the total grams carbs minus the total grams of fiber.
STACEY says
Yay, I love simple recipes with chicken! This looks lovely! On my list to make.
Maya | Wholesome Yum says
So much yum! Love basil, love stuffed chicken. This is just perfect.
Kim | Low Carb Maven says
My basil is also going crazy at the moment! My family loves chicken and would love this simple and tasty preparation. Yum!
Georgina says
Mine too! I can't use the basil fast enough!
Taryn says
These look great! I like that you used skin on chicken.
Georgina says
Love chicken skin! 🙂
Sarah says
I absolutely love fresh basil! There is no comparison! Thanks for sharing!
meagan says
What would go well with this chicken dish?
Georgina says
How about some green beans with lemon and pepper? https://stepawayfromthecarbs.com/low-carb-green-beans-with-lemon-and-pepper/
Colleen says
Hi do you have any love carb books that are also relatively love fat..... no use dropping carbs and then going over % on fat
Georgina says
It's not quite as straight forward as that - what sort of diet are you following?