Low-Carb Chicken Spinach Ravioli in Cream Sauce
Looking for an easy guests that fits your zucchini ravioli routine? This low-carb chicken spinach ravioli in cream sauce is naturally low-carb, gluten-free and grain-free, made with whole ingredients you can pronounce. It’s one of our favorite low-carb recipes for anyone cutting carbs or following a keto or low-carb diet — quick to prepare, packed with protein and healthy fats, and guaranteed to keep you full and energized. With just 13 g of carbs per serving, it fits easily into your daily carb budget.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Time: 15 minutes prep, 10 minutes cook
- Servings: 2
- Carbs: 13 g per serving
- Diet: Low-carb, keto-friendly, gluten-free, grain-free
- Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- 170 g frozen leaf spinach
- 250 g chicken breast
- 400 g zucchini
- 2 egg yolks
- 75 g mascarpone
- 45 g chorizo salami
- 250 ml heavy cream
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 (85 g) onion
- 20 g butter
- to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
- Thaw the spinach and squeeze out the excess water. Dice the chorizo, onion (85 g) and garlic; sauté half the mixture in 10 g butter.
- Cut the chicken into small pieces and add to the pan. Blend the cooked mixture with the spinach, mascarpone and an immersion blender until homogeneous; season with salt and pepper.
- Cut the zucchini into long wide strips with a peeler. Lay 2 strips crosswise over each other, place a heaped tablespoon of filling in the center and fold the strips over to form ravioli.
- Melt 10 g butter in a large skillet and fry the ravioli.
- In a small pot, gently cook the other half of the onion-chorizo mixture in 10 g butter. Deglaze with the cream and bring to a boil. Finally stir in the egg yolks and serve the sauce over the ravioli.
Tips & Variations
Practice the ravioli folding once before serving to guests — it gets quick fast. Don’t boil the sauce after adding the yolks or it will curdle.
Nutrition & Health Benefits
This recipe keeps carbohydrates low — just 13 g per serving — while delivering plenty of healthy fats and protein. Keeping carbs moderate helps stabilize blood sugar and insulin levels, which makes weight loss easier and prevents the energy crashes and cravings that come with high-carb meals. It’s also naturally gluten-free and grain-free, making it a great choice for anyone with gluten or lactose sensitivities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this recipe really low-carb?
Yes. Low-Carb Chicken Spinach Ravioli in Cream Sauce contains just 13 g of carbs per serving — well within even a strict keto budget.
Can I meal-prep this recipe?
Absolutely. Most of these recipes store well in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days, and many freeze beautifully for quick lunches.
How many servings does this make?
This recipe makes 2.
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