Spinach & Ricotta Chicken Involtini
Chicken rolled around spinach and ricotta, baked in tomato. Rich, low-carb, protein-packed.
Ingredients
- 600 g Chicken breast
- 150 g Spinach
- 150 g Ricotta
- 30 g Parmigiano-Reggiano
- 400 g Canned tomatoes
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp Salt
- 6 Basil (optional)
Method
- Wilt the spinach in a dry pan, squeeze dry, chop, and mix with the ricotta and grated parmesan.
- Butterfly the chicken breasts and pound thin; spread with the filling and roll up, securing with a pick.
- Warm the oil with the sliced garlic, add the tomatoes and a pinch of salt, and simmer 5 minutes.
- Nestle the rolls into the sauce, cover, and braise gently until the chicken is cooked through, 20 minutes.
- Tear the basil over and serve.
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About Spinach & Ricotta Chicken Involtini
Spinach & Ricotta Chicken Involtini is an Italian lunch or dinner that comes together in about 45 minutes and serves 4.
Spinach & Ricotta Chicken Involtini: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Spinach & Ricotta Chicken Involtini?
A serving has about 368 calories — 40g protein, 13.1g carbs, 17.9g fat, 3.5g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is it high in protein?
Each serving has about 40g of protein, roughly 43% of its calories.
Is Spinach & Ricotta Chicken Involtini gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Spinach & Ricotta Chicken Involtini has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.
Is Spinach & Ricotta Chicken Involtini dairy-free?
Not as written — it uses Ricotta, Parmigiano-Reggiano. Swapping those for a plant-based alternative makes it dairy-free.
How long does Spinach & Ricotta Chicken Involtini take to make?
About 45 minutes start to finish, but only around 22 of those are hands-on — the rest is largely unattended cooking time you can step away from. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.
Do I need every ingredient to make Spinach & Ricotta Chicken Involtini?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out basil — it's optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Spinach & Ricotta Chicken Involtini make?
This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.