Keto Spinach and cheese stuffed chicken

 Ingredients

• 4 chicken breasts

• 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil

• 1 tesapoon paprika

• 1 teaspoon salt, divided

• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

• ¼ teaspoon onion powder

• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened

• ¼ cup grated Parmesan

• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise

• 1 ½ cups chopped fresh spinach

• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced

• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2. Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and drizzle with oil.

3. Add the paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, and onion powder to a small bowl and stir to combine. Sprinkle evenly over both sides of the chicken. 

4. Use a sharp knife to cut a pocket into the side of each chicken breast. Set chicken aside.

5. Add cream cheese, Parmesan, mayonnaise, spinach, garlic, red pepper and remaining ½ teaspoon of salt to a small mixing bowl and stir well to combine.

6. Spoon the spinach mixture into each chicken breast evenly.

7. Place the chicken breasts in a 9x13 baking dish. Bake, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

Macros

Calories: 400

Net carbs: 2.6g

Fat: 22.8g

Protein: 44.3g

Side dish is just sautéed veggies. Start the mushrooms first with butter and soya sauce, cook on low for about 15 mins. Then added the green beans and spinach for the last five mins, and seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.