Keto Chicken Stuffed with Blue Cheese Spinach and Bacon

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  • prep time

    prep time

    15 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    25 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    40 min

Keto Chicken Stuffed with Blue Cheese Spinach and Bacon

65 ratings

These Keto stuffed chicken breasts are loaded with flavor from salty bacon to tangy blue cheese and aromatic chives.

As the chicken itself is so packed with flavor these need only be served with a simple green salad or some steamed and buttered green vegetables.

  • Net Carbs

    1.8 g

  • Fiber

    0.6 g

  • Total Carbs

    2.4 g

  • Protein

    49.2 g

  • Fats

    32.9 g

510 cals

Keto Chicken Stuffed with Blue Cheese Spinach and Bacon

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Ingredients

  • Boneless Chicken Breast

    Boneless Chicken Breast

    2 medium - split

  • Bacon

    Bacon

    3 slice - 6" long

  • Olive Oil

    Olive Oil

    2 tablespoon

  • Baby Spinach

    Baby Spinach

    1-½ cup, cut pieces

  • Chives

    Chives

    1 tablespoon, cut pieces

  • Garlic

    Garlic

    1 clove

  • Blue Cheese

    Blue Cheese

    ½ cup, crumbled

Recipe Steps

steps 8

40 min

  • Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Heat 1.5 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan over a low/medium heat. Mince the garlic and add to the pan cooking gently until tender.
  • Step 2

    Add the spinach to the pan and cook briefly until just wilted. Remove the spinach and garlic from the pan and set aside.
    Step 2
  • Step 3

    Roughly chop one rasher of bacon and add to the pan, cooking through until golden brown.
  • Step 4

    Squeeze any excess liquid from the spinach and add to the pan along with the bacon and stir to combine. Remove from the heat and stir in the blue cheese and chopped fresh chives. Set the mixture aside to cool completely.
    Step 4
  • Step 5

    Whilst the mixture cools, carefully run a sharp knife along the side of each chicken breast creating a pocket for the stuffing. Be careful not to cut all the way through the chicken.
    Step 5
  • Step 6

    Once cold, divide the stuffing mixture evenly between each chicken breast, completely filling the pocket.
    Step 6
  • Step 7

    Wrap one rasher of bacon around each chicken breast to contain the stuffing and seal closed with toothpicks.
    Step 7
  • Step 8

    Place the chicken on a shallow oven tray and drizzle with the remaining oil. Bake for 22-25 minutes or until completely cooked through and the juices run clear.

Comments 31

  • UnbelievableRadish925017

    UnbelievableRadish925017 2 years ago

    We just loved this. Roasted aspergus, what a great meal.

    • UpbeatKetone221063

      UpbeatKetone221063 2 years ago

      I sustituted thighs instead and i found the blue cheese too salty with the bacon so might use fetta next time as some have suggested. Thanks for thr 'my recipes' tip queenp ive often wondered how to alter the amounts. Nice alternative meal. Had with cauliflower rice. Beautiful.

      • ColeyBo

        ColeyBo 3 years ago

        So yummy! I used thighs instead of breasts and broiled it on both sides at the end for 2-3 minutes to crisp up the bacon. Meat stayed nice and tender and it was delicious!

        • Elida_fit

          Elida_fit 3 years ago

          We loved this dish. The taste is great!!!

          • Bbudzinski

            Bbudzinski 4 years ago

            Maybe my chicken breasts were too big but it seemed like the bacon was done before the chicken so I pulled it off and cooked the chicken a little longer

            • Lindsay

              Lindsay 4 years ago

              Delish- made as directed!!!

              • Lhaworth

                Lhaworth 4 years ago

                Was tasty. I think I Try substituting feta cheese as well next time I like blue cheese, but I did find it a bit overpowering

                • Ellaenchanted

                  Ellaenchanted 4 years ago

                  My husband LOVES this and he’s not doing keto at all. It’s so delicious. I sub feta for the blue cheese (because we don’t like it) and was wondering how it changed the nutrition info. I’ll be trying to figure it out on my own but if anyone has already done the math, please share! :)

                  • QueenP

                    QueenP 4 years ago

                    You can copy the recipe to "my recipes" and then edit it from there to reflect any subs you make.

                  • WSC87

                    WSC87 4 years ago

                    If I sub something and want to know the math, I “recreate” the recipe (I just don’t post to dashboard) but then I can choose the actual ingredients I used. A bit of legwork, but helps keep my daily totals accurate.

                • M Doats

                  M Doats 4 years ago

                  Delicious

                  • pennydebell

                    pennydebell 5 years ago

                    Delicious! My chicken breast were large so probably a little smaller next time and may try feta on my next prep. But definitely on my food rotation

                    • Shana

                      Shana 4 years ago

                      Sounds good to me. I’m going to try it with feta today

                  • tackabel

                    tackabel 5 years ago

                    This is a fabulous recipe and a go to staple in our house now. If you like blue cheese you will love it!

                    • recipewriter

                      recipewriter 5 years ago

                      Thank you very much! :)

                  • Icandothis

                    Icandothis 5 years ago

                    Delicious, though I substituted Mediterranean Feta for the blue cheese as we were out of it. It was excellent! Simple, quick meal.

                    • Shana

                      Shana 4 years ago

                      That’s my plan too

                    • recipewriter

                      recipewriter 5 years ago

                      Thank you, glad you liked it :)

                  • Mar

                    Mar 5 years ago

                    This is ridiculously good. I also used that stuffing for chicken burgers yummy.

                    • Bethmomof2

                      Bethmomof2 5 years ago

                      I love this so much! One of my favorite "go to" keto recipes. I agree that it tastes gourmet. I subbed feta for blue cheese once because it was all I had. It was definitely different, but it still tasted great.

                      • Edd

                        Edd 5 years ago

                        Excellent recipe. I used Stilton cheese and fresh spinach. Delicious

                        • recipewriter

                          recipewriter 5 years ago

                          Thanks so much :)

                      • TMK

                        TMK 5 years ago

                        I’m cooking for a group of adults who are unsure about Keto Diet. This recipe was a game-changer for everyone! The dish is satisfying and so delicious! And I’ve been volunteered to do all the cooking! Lol. - TMK

                        • recipewriter

                          recipewriter 5 years ago

                          Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed the recipe :)

                      • Cr8happiness

                        Cr8happiness 5 years ago

                        Awesome! First dish prepared for Keto Diet and completely changed my mind about the flavor of food related to following Keto Diet life change! Yay :)

                        • Lana

                          Lana 6 years ago

                          Loved this one,

                          • recipewriter

                            recipewriter 6 years ago

                            Thank you! :)

                        • Bill

                          Bill 6 years ago

                          Very nice enjoyed it with some green veggies, steamed Kale and broccoli which I dressed with olive oil and chilli flacks

                          • recipewriter

                            recipewriter 6 years ago

                            Thanks for your feedback

                        • Steffrock

                          Steffrock 6 years ago

                          I have made this several times, I changed the cheese to shredded Mexican blend instead of blue because they don't like blue as much. They love this dish

                          • Bren

                            Bren 6 years ago

                            Is 49g of protein per serving correct?????? Sounds nuts