Keto Italian Sausage and Olive Tapenade Stuffed Chicken

This Keto Italian Sausage and Olive Tapenade Stuffed Chicken combines the richness of Italian flavors with the nutritional balance required for a keto diet. Perfectly seasoned chicken breasts are stuffed with a savory mixture of Italian sausage and olive tapenade, delivering a gourmet dining experience that's both low in carbs and high in healthy fats and protein.

Course Dinner

Cuisine Italian

Keyword Italian Sausage Chicken, Keto Chicken Recipe, Low-Carb Dinner, Olive Tapenade, Stuffed Chicken

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 35

Total Time 55

Servings servings

Calories 475kcal

Equipment

Skillet
Mixing bowl
Baking sheet
Parchment paper
Toothpicks
Pastry brush

Ingredients

4 chicken breasts about 2 lbs or 0.9 kg
8 oz Italian sausage casing removed
½ cup olive tapenade
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage until browned and crumbly. Drain any excess grease and set aside to cool.
Butterfly the chicken breasts by slicing each horizontally, being careful not to cut all the way through, and open them up like a book.
In a bowl, mix the cooled sausage with olive tapenade and grated Parmesan cheese to create the stuffing.
Divide the stuffing mixture evenly among the chicken breasts, placing it on one side of the opened chicken breast before folding the other side over to enclose the filling.
Secure each chicken breast with toothpicks to prevent the stuffing from spilling out during cooking.
In a small bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
Brush the olive oil mixture over the stuffed chicken breasts, ensuring each is well-coated.
Place the chicken breasts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear.
Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before removing the toothpicks.
Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired and serve.

Notes

The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165°F (74°C) when fully cooked.

If you're not on a strict keto diet, you can add a side of roasted vegetables for a more complete meal.

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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