Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Involtini on Pepper Ratatouille
Looking for an easy guests that fits your chicken involtini routine? This bacon-wrapped chicken involtini on pepper ratatouille 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 9 g of carbs per serving, it fits easily into your daily carb budget.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Time: 15 minutes prep, 15 minutes cook
- Servings: 2
- Carbs: 9 g per serving
- Diet: Low-carb, keto-friendly, gluten-free, grain-free
- Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- 300 g chicken breast
- 3 (300 g) green bell peppers
- 200 g cream cheese (double cream)
- 40 g bacon
- 100 g parmesan
- 1 tbsp chives, chopped
- 1/2 tsp rosemary
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts open lengthwise and flatten slightly. Mix the cream cheese with chives, salt and pepper. Spread the filling over the chicken, roll up and wrap tightly with bacon.
- Fry the involtini in a skillet with 2 tbsp olive oil for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, cut the peppers into thin strips, add to the pan and season with rosemary, thyme, salt and pepper. Grate the parmesan over everything.
Tips & Variations
Secure the rolls with toothpicks if the bacon tries to unwrap. The pepper ratatouille soaks up all the pan juices.
Nutrition & Health Benefits
This recipe keeps carbohydrates low — just 9 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. Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Involtini on Pepper Ratatouille contains just 9 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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