Chicken Stuffed with Ricotta & Spinach, Wrapped in Prosciutto

Chicken Stuffed with Ricotta & Spinach, Wrapped in Prosciutto is a keto dinner with 3.5 g net carbs, 55 g protein and 23 g fat per serving (441 kcal). It serves 4 and takes 45 minutes in total.

Chicken breasts filled with ricotta, spinach, Parmesan and lemon, wrapped in prosciutto and roasted until crisp. Sliced, they show a beautiful green spiral.

3.5 g estimated net carbs per serving45 min total4 servings

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Chicken Stuffed with Ricotta & Spinach, Wrapped in Prosciutto, a Ketogeni keto dinner

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Allergens in this Ketogeni recipe: milk. Includes listed optional alternatives; check actual ingredient labels and substitutions.

Yield: 4 servings · Active time: 20 min · Total time: 45 min

Nutrition per serving (estimate, recipe makes 4 servings)
Per serving	Amount
Net carbohydrates	3.5 g
Protein	55 g
Fat	23 g
Energy	441 kcal
Vitamin D	0.1 µg
Calcium	233 mg
Omega-3 (EPA + DHA)	0 g

Nutrition figures are estimates, not medical advice. Check ingredient labels and weigh your own portions, especially when tracking a strict daily carbohydrate limit. How to interpret these estimates.

Ingredients

4 piece organic chicken breasts (700 g)
150 g organic ricotta
150 g organic spinach, wilted and squeezed
40 g Parmesan, grated
1 piece organic lemon, zest
8 piece slices prosciutto (100 g)
2 tbsp organic olive oil
200 g organic cherry tomatoes on the vine

Step-by-step method

Heat the oven to 200 °C (fan 180 °C). Mix ricotta, spinach, Parmesan, lemon zest and pepper.
Cut a deep pocket into each breast and fill.
Wrap each in two slices of prosciutto.
Brown in the oil 2 minutes per side, add the tomatoes and roast 20 minutes.
Rest 5 minutes, slice and serve with the tomatoes.

Chef’s tips

A meat thermometer should read 74 °C in the thickest part.

Variations

Use mozzarella and basil.
Use turkey breast.

Storage

Keeps 2 days; good cold in lunch boxes.

Questions and answers

How many net carbs are in Chicken Stuffed with Ricotta & Spinach, Wrapped in Prosciutto?

One serving has 3.5 g net carbohydrates, 55 g protein and 23 g fat (441 kcal). The recipe makes 4 servings. These figures are estimates; your own ingredients may differ.

Can I make Chicken Stuffed with Ricotta & Spinach, Wrapped in Prosciutto ahead, store or freeze it?

Keeps 2 days; good cold in lunch boxes.

Which allergens are in Chicken Stuffed with Ricotta & Spinach, Wrapped in Prosciutto?

It contains milk, as listed by Ketogeni for this recipe. Always check the labels of the products you use.

Is Chicken Stuffed with Ricotta & Spinach, Wrapped in Prosciutto gluten-free?

Yes. None of the ingredients contain gluten. Check the labels of processed ingredients such as stock or spices.

Can I vary Chicken Stuffed with Ricotta & Spinach, Wrapped in Prosciutto?

Yes. Use mozzarella and basil. Use turkey breast.

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