Peito de Frango Recheado com Queijo e Espinafre
Chicken Breast Stuffed with Cheese and Spinach (with Keto Sides)
Yes, keto as served. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 5 in 10 Brazilian dishes.
What it is
Chicken breast butterfly-cut and stuffed with a creamy, savory mixture of cheese (such as cream cheese or mozzarella) and sautéed fresh spinach. It's then baked or pan-seared until golden and tender. Served with simple keto-friendly vegetables.
Key ingredients
Chicken breast, cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, fresh spinach, garlic, onion (small amount), olive oil, salt, black pepper, nutmeg, butter, side of green beans and mushrooms.
Optional tweaks
Crucially, confirm no breading or flour is used. Ask for a generous portion of cheese in the stuffing and explicit low-carb sides like steamed broccoli, asparagus, or sautéed green beans.
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
No Peito de Frango Recheado, por favor, confirme que não usa farinha ou empanado. Quero bastante queijo no recheio e brócolis cozido ou aspargos de acompanhamento.
For the Peito de Frango Recheado, please confirm no breading or flour. Could I have extra cheese in the stuffing, with steamed broccoli or asparagus on the side?
Watch out for
Breadcrumbs in stuffing, hidden sugar in some processed cheese brands or sauces, high-carb vegetables if not specified (e.g., carrots, corn).
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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