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easy low carb stuffed chicken breasts recipe

Low Carb Stuffed Chicken Breasts

A diabetic-friendly version of Stuffed Chicken Breasts that is low carb and tender and juicy.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: diabetic stuffed chicken breasts, Low Carb Stuffed Chicken Breasts recipe
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 slices cooked ham - thinly sliced
  • 4 ounces low fat cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped onion
  • 1 tbsp parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup frozen spinach - thawed and well drained
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 2 Tbsp Mozzarella cheese - grated

Breading dredge mix

  • 1/2 cup Carbalose flour
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese - grated
  • 1 tsp garlic plus seasoning

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
  • Using a chefs knife slice the chicken breast along the side and open the breast (like a butterfly)
  • Place sliced chicken breast onto a cutting board and cover with plastic wrap.
  • Using a meat tenderizer hammer, flatten the chicken breast. Only pound the inside of the chicken breast, leaving the outside of the breast smooth.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine, cream cheese, crumbled bacon, chopped onion, parmesan cheese (1 tbsp), drained spinach, and salt.
  • Whisk together until well mixed.
  • Set 2 tbsp of the mixture aside for later.
  • Spread one teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture over the inside of the breast.
  • Place a slice of ham over the cream cheese that was spread onto the breast.
  • Divide the cream cheese mixture between the four breasts
  • Spread the cream cheese over the ham, on all four breasts.
  • Fold the chicken breast with the ham and cream cheese mixture inside. Secure it together with a toothpick.

Dredging Preparation

  • Whisk together the egg and mayonnaise, to mix well. Pour into a dredging dish.
  • Combine Carbalose flour, parmesan cheese (1/4 cup) and garlic plus seasonsing and pour into a second dredging dish.

Dredge

  • Roll the stuffed breast in the egg mixture. Let excess drip off.
  • Roll the breasts in the Carbalose flour mixture.

Bake

  • Place each chicken breast into a parchment-lined baking dish.
  • Baked for 20 minutes in the oven.
  • Removed from the oven and spread the remainder of the cream cheese mixture over the top of each breast.
  • Top with the mozzarella cheese, dividing it between the 4 breasts.
  • Return to the oven for another 10 minutes. (or until cooked thoroughly)
  • Remove from the oven and remove the toothpicks.
  • Serve with your favourite sides.