Chicken Spinach & Cheese Rolls 🍗🧀🌿
Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside—these stuffed chicken rolls are packed with creamy spinach, mozzarella, and garlic for an irresistible dinner! Ready in 45 minutes with simple ingredients.
✅ High-protein, low-carb
✅ Kid-friendly & crowd-pleasing
✅ Perfect for meal prep
🧾 Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- ½ cup cream cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs (or almond flour for low-carb)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Toothpicks (for securing rolls)
📝 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the Filling
- Sauté garlic in olive oil until fragrant (~1 min).
- Add spinach and cook until wilted (2–3 mins).
- Off heat, stir in cream cheese, mozzarella, nutmeg, salt & pepper.
2️⃣ Stuff & Roll the Chicken
- Pound chicken breasts to ¼-inch thickness.
- Spread 2–3 tbsp filling on each breast.
- Roll tightly and secure with toothpicks.
- Coat rolls in breadcrumbs (optional for crunch).
3️⃣ Bake to Perfection
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Place rolls seam-side down on a greased baking tray.
- Bake 25–30 mins until golden and internal temp reaches 75°C (165°F).
4️⃣ Serve & Enjoy!
- Rest 5 mins before slicing.
- Pair with: Mashed cauliflower, roasted veggies, or a crisp salad.
💡 Pro Tips
✔ Use kitchen twine if toothpicks aren’t handy.
✔ Make ahead: Assemble rolls and refrigerate overnight.
✔ Extra crispy? Air-fry at 190°C (375°F) for 15 mins.
🌱 Variations
- Keto: Skip breadcrumbs, use pork rind crumbs.
- Dairy-free: Swap cheeses for dairy-free alternatives.
- Spicy: Add red pepper flakes or jalapeños to filling.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
✨ Dinner: Drizzle with lemon garlic sauce.
✨ Appetizer: Slice into pinwheels for parties.
✨ Meal prep: Reheats well for 3–4 days!
