Keto Green Chili Stuffed Chicken Recipe
A delicious and low-carb keto recipe featuring chicken breasts stuffed with a flavorful mixture of mild green chilis, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and green onions, seasoned with Cajun spices, then baked to perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Total Time: 40-45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 small chicken breasts
Filling
- 1 4-ounce can mild green chilis (drained and dried)
- 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional)
Seasoning
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning (or your favorite all-purpose seasoning)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the stuffed chicken.
- Prepare Green Chilis: Drain the canned green chilis and place them between paper towels. Lightly press down to remove as much moisture as possible to prevent a watery filling.
- Make Filling Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the drained green chilis, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, and softened cream cheese. Mix well and set aside.
- Slice Chicken Breasts: Slice each chicken breast lengthwise, cutting so the breast can fold open without slicing all the way through to create a pocket for stuffing.
- Stuff Chicken: Spread the cheese and chili mixture evenly on one side of each sliced chicken breast. Fold the other side over the filling and secure with a toothpick to keep it closed while baking.
- Season Chicken: Lightly sprinkle Cajun seasoning on both sides of each stuffed chicken breast to add flavor.
- Bake: Place the stuffed chicken breasts in a greased baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked through and the cheese filling is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- Drying the green chilis thoroughly is essential to prevent excess moisture in the filling that can make the chicken soggy.
- You can adjust the seasoning to taste or substitute Cajun seasoning with your preferred all-purpose seasoning.
- Use toothpicks to securely hold the stuffed chicken breasts closed during baking.
- Check chicken doneness with a meat thermometer; it should reach an internal temperature of 165°F for safe consumption.
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