This was the dish clients ordered most back when I was catering, since it looks impressive but comes together with almost no effort. Keto Green Goddess stuffed chicken breast hides a savory, herby filling inside a pocket of chicken, and a buttery pan sauce forms underneath as it bakes.
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The stuffing is my own Green Goddess spread, a cream cheese and herb mixture with a hit of garlic. Make it up to a week ahead, and dinner is in the oven in under 10 minutes.
Do not skimp on the butter here. It is what turns into the pan sauce you will want to spoon over everything.
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Chef Jenn’s Take on Green Goddess Stuffed Chicken Breast
A stuffed chicken breast is harder to gauge by eye than a plain one, since the pocket changes how heat moves through the meat. A thermometer matters more here than usual, pull it right at 165 degrees rather than guessing by how it looks.
Cut the pocket horizontally, laying the breast flat and slicing into the side without going all the way through. Stuff it generously, about a quarter cup per breast, then top with salt, pepper, a real pat of butter, and a slice of lemon.
Do not skimp on the butter. At least a tablespoon per breast melts down into the pan sauce you will want to spoon over everything once it’s plated. Keep raw chicken away from the bowl of filling you’re scooping from too, since you likely will not use the whole batch and cross-contamination ruins the rest of it.
This is genuinely make-ahead friendly. The filling keeps for up to a week on its own, and the assembled, unbaked chicken can sit in the fridge until you’re ready to bake. It also freezes well, though the filling can shift slightly during thawing.
What You’ll Love About Green Goddess Stuffed Chicken Breast
- The butter and lemon form a real pan sauce, no extra sauce-making step required.
- Looks impressive enough for company, with barely any active effort involved.
- The filling can be made up to a week ahead, so dinner is fast on a busy night.
Ingredients
- Chicken breasts – Boneless, skinless. One per person.
- Green Goddess spread – Your cream cheese and herb filling, with a hit of garlic. Make ahead, it keeps for up to a week.
- Butter – At least a tablespoon per breast. This becomes the pan sauce.
- Lemon – Sliced, one or two slices per breast.
- Salt and pepper – To taste.
- Parsley
How to Make Green Goddess Stuffed Chicken Breast
Scroll down for the full recipe card with exact measurements and printable instructions.
Lay each chicken breast flat on a cutting board and slice a horizontal pocket into the side, without cutting all the way through.
Stuff each breast with about 1/4 cup of the Green Goddess filling.
Place the stuffed breasts into a baking dish with raised sides. Season the tops with salt and pepper, then top each with a tablespoon of butter and a slice of lemon.
Bake at 375°F for about 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Drizzle the pan sauce over each breast when serving.
Make It A Meal
Serve this with Skillet Cabbage with Bacon and Garlic or Skillet Braised Kale with Garlic for a green veggie side. Pan-Roasted Asparagus also works well if you’d rather serve something lighter and brighter alongside it.
Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in a low oven or the microwave. To freeze, chill fully, package with the sauce, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe runs about 3 net carbs per chicken breast. The number in the recipe card below will recalculate once this post is republished, so use it as an estimate until then.
Yes, the Green Goddess filling keeps for up to a week in the fridge on its own, and the stuffed, unbaked chicken can also be assembled ahead and refrigerated until you’re ready to bake.
Yes, this freezes well, though the filling can shift slightly during the thawing process. Chill it fully before freezing, and thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Use a meat thermometer rather than judging by appearance alone. A stuffed breast is harder to gauge visually, so pull it right at 165°F.
Add Preferred SourceGreen Goddess Stuffed Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 bonless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 lemon slices
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup Green Goddess
- salt and pepper
- parsley
Instructions
- Slice a pocket into each chicken breast by laying it flat on a cutting board, and making a horizontal incision without going all the way through the chicken.
- Stuff each breast with about 1/4 cup of Green Goddess.
- Place the stuffed chicken breasts into a baking dish with raised sides. Add salt and pepper to the top of each breast, then top with a tbsp of butter, and a slice (or two) of lemon.
- Bake at 375-F for about 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature has reached 165-F.
- Serve with a green veggie and enjoy!
Notes
Recipe Card Tips
- Use a meat thermometer and pull the chicken at 165°F. A stuffed breast is harder to judge visually than a plain one.
- Don’t skimp on the butter. At least a tablespoon per breast is what forms the pan sauce.
- Keep raw chicken away from the bowl of filling you’re scooping from, since you likely won’t use the whole batch in one sitting.
Nutrition
A Note on Nutritional Information
Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed. Erythritol carbs (sugar substitutes) are not included in the carbohydrate counts as they have been shown not to impact blood sugar, and they have zero calories and zero carbs. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.
This recipe looks interesting and super easy to make!
Such a great recipe for a weeknight meal! Super delicious and satisfying!
Stuffing chicken breast with green goddess dip is a brilliant idea! Chicken breasts are a standard meal in our house, and I’m always looking for new ways to prepare it. I’ll have to give this recipe a go!
I made this for dinner last night and it was incredible! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe!
Mmm, this stuffed chicken is too die for! So easy to make, and soo delicious.
Love this recipe! So full of flavor and really wakes up chicken breasts! Will definitely make again… yum!
So glad you liked it!
Green goddess is my favorite dressing. Can’t wait to try chicken with those flavors!
Love how easy these chicken breasts are to make for dinner! Def adding to our dinner menu!