Keto Chicken Thigh Spinach Roll-up – Made In the Iron Skillet

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I can’t even begin to tell you how excited I am about this Keto Chicken Thigh and Spinach Roll-up recipe. Not only is it keto-friendly and healthy, it’s ridiculously delicious as well. Who knew that chicken and spinach would be such a knock-out combo?

It’s funny to think that so many times people feel that when they eat healthily, they also feel restricted, ya know? But with so many Keto recipes, that couldn’t be further from the truth. Honestly, the best part about eating these Keto Chicken Thigh and Spinach Rollup is that they are guilt-free.

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There aren’t many times in life that one can eat an amazing dish and walk away feeling great about themselves and their healthy food choice. But this dish is one of those rare treats. Trust me when I say that this recipe is a must to try. Not only will you love it, but your family will love it as well. And who can blame them? It’s juicy, it’s flavorful, and it’s simple and easy to make as well. I think that partially has something to do with cooking it in the iron skillet. As long as this recipe is an option for me to create for my family for dinner, it’s found its place on our dinner rotation menu for certain!

How To Make Keto Chicken Thigh and Spinach Rollups:

1) In a cast iron skillet add minced garlic, olive oil, butter, and spinach.

Cook over medium heat ~5 minutes or until spinach is wilted.

2) Salt and Pepper chicken thighs
3) Spread Boursin or ricotta cheese mixture evenly over 1 side of chicken
thighs

4) Add wilted spinach and garlic to top of cheese mixture–save pan with
butter and olive oil mixture.

5) Roll chicken up and secure with a tooth pick

6) Add 2 Tbsp of olive oil to pan. Cook chicken ~7-8 minutes on each side
until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F.

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Keto Chicken Thigh and Spinach Roll-up

Not only is this Keto Chicken Thigh and Spinach Roll-up recipe keto-friendly and healthy, it's ridiculously delicious as well. 

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword keto chicken thigh & spinach

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 4 people

Calories 477kcal

Author Winona Rogers

Ingredients

• 1/2 stick of butter
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1/2 bag fresh spinach
• 4 Chicken Thighs
• 8 oz ricotta or Boursin cheese
• salt and pepper

Instructions

• In a cast iron skillet add minced garlic, olive oil, butter, and spinach.
• Cook over medium heat ~5 minutes or until spinach is wilted.
• Salt and Pepper chicken thighs
• Spread Boursin or ricotta cheese mixture evenly over 1 side of chicken

  thighs
• Add wilted spinach and garlic to top of cheese mixture–save pan with

  butter and olive oil mixture.
• Roll chicken up and secure with a tooth pick
• Add 2 Tbsp of olive oil to pan. Cook chicken ~7-8 minutes on each side

  until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F.

Nutrition

Calories: 477kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 164mg | Potassium: 498mg | Vitamin A: 73.4% | Vitamin C: 12.9% | Calcium: 16.6% | Iron: 11.2%

Enjoy!

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