Module 18 · Wraps & Crackers
Pesto Chicken Pinwheels for Parties
Pesto Chicken Pinwheels for Parties is a keto snack with 3.4 g net carbs, 20 g protein and 18 g fat per serving (256 kcal). It serves 8 and takes 1 hour 10 minutes in total.
Chicken, pesto, cream cheese and sun-dried tomatoes rolled in courgette wraps and sliced into neat pinwheels. A party platter in 50 minutes.
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Allergens in this Ketogeni recipe: eggs, milk, tree nuts. Includes listed optional alternatives; check actual ingredient labels and substitutions.
Yield: 8 servings · Active time: 30 min · Total time: 1 h 10 min
| Per serving | Amount |
|---|---|
| Net carbohydrates | 3.4 g |
| Protein | 20 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Energy | 256 kcal |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 µg |
| Calcium | 193 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
- 600 g organic courgettes, coarsely grated (for the wraps)
- 3 piece organic eggs (for the wraps)
- 80 g Parmesan, finely grated (for the wraps)
- 60 g mozzarella, grated (for the wraps)
- 300 g cooked organic chicken, finely chopped
- 150 g organic cream cheese
- 3 tbsp basil pesto
- 30 g sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 60 g organic baby spinach
Step-by-step method
- Heat the oven to 200 °C (fan 180 °C) and line a large tray. Salt the grated courgette, leave 10 minutes, then squeeze it very dry in a tea towel.
- Mix the courgette with the eggs and both cheeses, spread very thin in a rectangle and bake 18–20 minutes until golden; cool and cut into 4 wraps.
- Mix cream cheese, pesto, chicken and sun-dried tomatoes.
- Spread over the wraps, cover with spinach and roll up tightly from the long side.
- Wrap in baking paper, chill 30 minutes and slice into pinwheels.
Chef’s tips
- Chilling makes clean slices.
Variations
- Use smoked salmon and dill.
Storage
Keeps 1 day in the fridge.
Questions and answers
How many net carbs are in Pesto Chicken Pinwheels for Parties?
One serving has 3.4 g net carbohydrates, 20 g protein and 18 g fat (256 kcal). The recipe makes 8 servings. These figures are estimates; your own ingredients may differ.
Can I make Pesto Chicken Pinwheels for Parties ahead, store or freeze it?
Keeps 1 day in the fridge.
Which allergens are in Pesto Chicken Pinwheels for Parties?
It contains eggs, milk and tree nuts, as listed by Ketogeni for this recipe. Always check the labels of the products you use.
Is Pesto Chicken Pinwheels for Parties gluten-free?
Yes. None of the ingredients contain gluten. Check the labels of processed ingredients such as stock or spices.
Can I vary Pesto Chicken Pinwheels for Parties?
Yes. Use smoked salmon and dill.