Basil Stuffed Chicken Breasts

4 from 1 vote

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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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 45

Total Time 50

Makes: 2 Servings

Net Carbs: 1

Calories: 405

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

2 split chicken breasts with ribs
2 tbs cream cheese softened
2 tbs shredded cheese
¼ teaspoon garlic paste
3-4 fresh basil leaves finely chopped
salt and black pepper

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

Calories: 405kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 41gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gMonounsaturated Fat: 26gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 143mgSodium: 253mgPotassium: 2228mgFiber: 0gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 678IUVitamin C: 0mgCalcium: 174mgIron: 12mgNet Carbs: 1g

Notes

1g net carb per serving

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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.