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!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.

Step 2

Using a sharp knife, carefully butterfly each chicken breast by cutting them horizontally, ensuring not to cut all the way through.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.

Step 6

In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked spinach, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.

Step 7

Spread an even layer of the spinach mixture onto each flattened chicken breast.

Step 8

Starting at one end, carefully roll up the chicken breasts around the filling. Secure each roll with toothpicks.

Step 9

Sprinkle the tops of the chicken rollups with paprika for added flavor and color.

Step 10

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.

Step 11

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.

Step 12

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.

Step 13

Remove the toothpicks before serving. Slice each rollup if desired, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1062.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1601.2

Total Fat 58.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 20.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 663.7mg	0%
Sodium 2231.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 10.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.9g	0%
Total Sugars 2.0g
Protein 243.8g	0%

Vitamin D 7.0IU	0%
Calcium 794.9mg	0%
Iron 9.4mg	0%
Potassium 1976.4mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.1%

Protein: 63.3%

Carbs: 2.6%