Diabetic Spinach Chicken Rollups
Elevate your healthy eating routine with these delightful Diabetic Spinach Chicken Rollups—perfectly tailored for a low-carb, diabetes-friendly lifestyle. This recipe combines tender, lean chicken breasts with a creamy, flavorful filling of fresh spinach, low-fat ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Each chicken breast is carefully rolled around the cheesy spinach mixture, then baked to golden perfection with a splash of low-sodium chicken broth to keep them moist and succulent. Seasoned with aromatic garlic and a hint of paprika for added flair, these rollups are both nutritious and delicious. Ready in under an hour, they make for a satisfying, protein-packed dinner that's easy to prepare and perfect for impressing guests or meal-prepping for the week. Serve with a light salad or steamed veggies for a wholesome, balanced meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups Fresh spinach
- 0.5 cups Low-fat ricotta cheese
- 0.25 cups Shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons Grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons Paprika
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 cups Low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 as needed Cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
Using a sharp knife, carefully butterfly each chicken breast by cutting them horizontally, ensuring not to cut all the way through.
Place the chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap and gently pound them with a meat mallet until they are about 1/4 inch thick. Set aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked spinach, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
Spread an even layer of the spinach mixture onto each flattened chicken breast.
Starting at one end, carefully roll up the chicken breasts around the filling. Secure each roll with toothpicks.
Sprinkle the tops of the chicken rollups with paprika for added flavor and color.
Place the rollups seam-side down in the prepared baking dish. Pour the chicken broth around the edges of the rollups to keep them moist during baking.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C) and lightly golden.
Remove the toothpicks before serving. Slice each rollup if desired, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1601 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 58.4 g | 75% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.9 g | 104% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 664 mg | 221% | |
| Sodium | 2231 mg | 97% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.0 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.0 g | ||
| Protein | 243.8 g | 488% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 795 mg | 61% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 1976 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
