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Low-carb Keto stuffed chicken - mushroom, ricotta, and herb stuffed chicken.

Mushroom, ricotta, and herb stuffed chicken

Tami DeGeeter, CPT, CNC
Explore our low-carb mushroom, ricotta, and herb stuffed chicken recipe. Enjoy this savory dish, which features tender chicken breasts generously filled with earthy mushrooms, thyme, and creamy ricotta cheese. Designed to fit seamlessly into a low-carb lifestyle, each bite offers a satisfying blend of textures and flavors. Whether you're an experienced cook or just starting out, this recipe provides a nutritious and delicious meal option.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Lunch and Dinner
Makes 4 servings
Serving Size 1 chicken breast
Net Carbs 6 g
*Net carbs are per serving

Ingredients
 

  • 4 large chicken breasts, (about 8 ounces each)
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • salt and black pepper
  • 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce, (or coconut aminos)
  • ¾ cup ricotta cheese
  • ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350F/180C.
    Close-up view of temperature knob on an oven, preheat oven to cook a meal.
  • Using a sharp knife, slice the chicken as though you were going to butterfly the breasts. Carefully cut the chicken in half lengthwise, being careful not to cut the entire way through. Season the outside with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
    Top-view of seasoning raw chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the mushrooms and cook for about 5 minutes, until mushrooms are crispy and have stopped releasing water.
    Close-up side view of sliced mushrooms cooking in a skillet.
  • Lower the heat to medium-low. Add the thyme and soy sauce. Cook another 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
    Close-up side-view of mushrooms cooking in a skillet with fresh thyme and soy sauce.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, onion powder, and black pepper.
    Top view of mixing ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, and spices in a small bowl.
  • Stuff the chicken breasts with the ricotta mixture and the mushroom mixture. Distribute evenly between the chicken breasts. If needed, use toothpicks to hold everything together.
    Top view of stuffing chicken with mushrooms and ricotta cheese mixture.
  • In the same skillet over medium heat, heat the remaining olive oil. Once oil is hot, sear the chicken breasts until golden, about 5 minutes per side.
    Close-up side-view of searing stuffed chicken breast in a skillet until golden on each side.
  • Place seared chicken breasts on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes, until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165F/75C.
    Top view of seared stuffed chicken breast on a baking sheet ready to go into the oven to finish cooking.
  • Serve with your favorite vegetables or leafy greens. Enjoy!
    Close-up view of low-carb mushroom, ricotta, and herb stuffed chicken sliced on a dinner plate ready to eat.

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Mushroom, ricotta, and herb stuffed chicken
Serving Size
 
1 chicken breast
Amount per Serving
Calories
642
% Daily Value*
Net Carbohydrates
 
6
g
Carbohydrates
 
7
g
Fiber
 
1
g
Sugar
 
3
g
Protein
 
79
g
Fat
 
32
g
Saturated Fat
 
10
g
Trans Fat
 
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
14
g
Cholesterol
 
226
mg
Sodium
 
806
mg
Potassium
 
909
mg
26
%
Vitamin C
 
2
mg
2
%
Vitamin A
 
44
µg
6
%
Calcium
 
226
mg
23
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are provided as a courtesy. Nutrition facts are sourced from the USDA Food Database. Values may vary depending on brand of ingredients used.

Equipment

Stainless steel chef knife.
Chef Knife
12 inch cast iron skillet
Large Skillet
Baking sheet, half sheet size made out of aluminum
Baking Sheet
Parchment paper pre-cut sheets.
Parchment Paper
Set of 3 glass mixing bowls.
Glass Mixing Bowls
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