Ricotta & Herb Chicken Roll-ups

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Ricotta & Herb Chicken Roll-ups Ricotta & Herb Chicken Roll-ups are a savory, stuffed chicken dish where thin slices of chicken breast are filled with a creamy mixture of ricotta cheese, fresh herbs, and sometimes spinach or garlic, then rolled up, baked, and served hot. The result is a juicy, tender chicken roll with a rich, herby, and cheesy interior.




🧂 Core Ingredients:

  • Chicken Breasts (pounded thin)

  • Ricotta Cheese (soft, creamy, mild flavor)

  • Fresh Herbs: (e.g. parsley, basil, thyme, rosemary, chives)

  • Garlic or Shallots (for flavor)

  • Lemon Zest or Juice (for brightness)

  • Salt & Pepper

  • Olive Oil or Butter

  • Optional: Spinach, Parmesan, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Mozzarella

🥣 Preparation Method:

  1. Butterfly or pound chicken breasts thin for rolling.

  2. In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese with chopped herbs, lemon zest, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.

  3. Spread the ricotta mixture onto each chicken breast.

  4. Roll up each piece tightly and secure with toothpicks.

  5. Sear in a pan for color (optional) or go straight to baking in the oven (350°F / 175°C for ~25–30 minutes) until cooked through.

  6. Optionally, drizzle with a light lemon butter sauce or pan juices before serving.

🍋 Flavor Profile:

  • Creamy & rich from the ricotta

  • Herbaceous & aromatic

  • Mild, juicy chicken as a neutral base

  • Light citrus or garlicky brightness

  • Optional crispy or golden outside if pan-seared or broiled

🥗 Common Side Pairings:

  • Arugula salad with lemon vinaigrette

  • Roasted or steamed vegetables (asparagus, broccoli, zucchini)

  • Garlic mashed cauliflower or herbed couscous

  • Light pasta tossed in olive oil and herbs

  • Crusty bread with olive oil dip

🔄 Popular Variations:

  • Spinach Ricotta Roll-ups: Add sautéed spinach to the filling

  • Italian-style: Add sun-dried tomatoes and grated Parmesan

  • Keto version: Serve with cauliflower mash or zucchini noodles

  • Breaded version: Lightly coat the outside in breadcrumbs before baking for a crispy crust

  • Stuffed with mozzarella: For a gooey cheese center

🧘‍♂️ Nutritional Snapshot (per roll-up, est.):

  • Calories: 250–350

  • Protein: 25–30g

  • Fat: 15–20g

  • Carbs: 3–6g (very low-carb)

  • Keto & Gluten-Free if breadcrumbs are omitted

🥂 Perfect For:

  • Light summer dinners

  • Meal prep (reheat well)

  • Low-carb or keto-friendly diets

  • Entertaining—elegant yet easy

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