This Keto Green Chili Stuffed Chicken is a quick and easy keto dinner recipe, around 2 net carbs per serving!

When it comes to chicken recipes, I generally prefer a pan seared chicken like this Cheesy Jalapeno Chicken, or this Mushroom and Swiss Chicken recipe. I love the extra flavor that you get when you sear a seasoned chicken breast. However, that does require a few extra steps, and sometimes we need dinner to be as easy as possible!

And it seems you guys agree! I recently shared this Broccoli Cheddar Stuffed Chicken recipe and it has become an instant fan favorite! I wanted to create a new version with flavors from another fan favorite, my One Pan Keto Green Chili Chicken.

This easy, low carb recipe features butterflied chicken breast stuffed with a creamy green chili cheddar mixture. Next, the chicken is seasoned and baked to perfection!

Ingredients Needed For Keto Stuffed Chicken

You will find the exact recipe and instructions in the recipe card below, but this is a quick overview of what you will need:

Chicken breast
Green Chilis: canned green chilis, be sure to get the mild version!
Cheddar Cheese: Colby-Jack, or Pepper-Jack also works well
Cream Cheese
Green Onions
Cajun Seasoning: many varieties of cajun seasoning are available in the spice aisle. Simply use your favorite cajun, or all purpose seasoning in this recipe.

How do you make Green Chili Stuffed Chicken?

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
Drain the canned green chilis and place them in between paper towels and lightly press down. You need the chilis to be as dry as possible so you do not have too much moisture in your filling mixture.
In a small bowl combine the canned green chilis, cheddar cheese, green onions and softened cream cheese, set aside.
Slice each chicken breast lengthwise so that the breast folds open (be sure not to slice all the way through)
Spread the cheddar mixture on one side of the chicken and fold the other side over, secure with a toothpick.
Lightly sprinkle the cajun seasoning on each side of the chicken.
Place in a greased baking dish. Bake 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.

How do you butterfly chicken breast?

Place a chicken breast on a cutting board and using a very sharp knife cut through the chicken breast horizontally about 3/4 of the way though. Fold open the top half of the chicken so that it opens like a butterfly.

Each side of the chicken breast should be equally thin so it cooks evenly. This is an excellent method to stuff chicken with any of your favorite fillings.

How many carbs is in Keto Stuffed Chicken?

Each stuffed chicken breast has two net carbs per serving. This easy recipe fits perfectly into a low carb or keto friendly lifestyle.

What should I serve with Green Chili Chicken?

This is such a great dish that goes well with many flavors. One of my favorite low carb side dishes are these Crispy Zucchini Fries. They are an excellent sub for traditional fries. I love to dip mine in low carb ranch dressing. Some other great side dishes include:

Other Easy Keto Dinners

One Pan Keto Tuscan Chicken: around 2 net carbs and packed with chicken, asparagus and a parmesan cream sauce!
Keto Chili: my all time favorite keto recipe!
One Pan Bacon Cheeseburger Skillet: around 4 net carbs and perfect on its own or in lettuce cups!
Keto Shrimp and Grits: under 5 net carbs and tastes just like the real deal!

Yield: 4

Keto Green Chili Stuffed Chicken

Name: Keto Green Chili Stuffed Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Keto
Ingredients: 4 small chicken breast; 1 (4 ounce) can mild green chilis (see notes); 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 2 ounce cream cheese, softened; 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional, but adds great flavor); 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning (or your favorite all purpose seasoning)

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

4 small chicken breast
1 (4 ounce) can mild green chilis (see notes)
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 ounce cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional, but adds great flavor)
2 teaspoons cajun seasoning (or your favorite all purpose seasoning)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
Drain the canned green chilis and place them in between paper towels and lightly press down. You need the chilis to be as dry as possible so you do not have too much moisture in your filling mixture.
In a small bowl combine the canned green chilis, cheddar cheese, green onions and softened cream cheese, set aside.
Slice each chicken breast lengthwise so that the breast folds open (be sure not to slice all the way through)
Spread the cheddar mixture on one side of the chicken and fold the other side over, secure with a toothpick.
Lightly sprinkle the cajun seasoning on each side of the chicken.
Place in a greased baking dish. Bake 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.

Notes

Cajun seasoning: This can easily be found in the spice section of your grocery store. You can sub your favorite all purpose seasoning or taco seasoning if you prefer.