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    Home » Easy Keto Spinach Cheese Manicotti

    Easy Keto Spinach Cheese Manicotti

    7 June, 2019 by Stacey 19 Comments

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    Easy Keto Spinach Cheese Manicotti-

    Easy Keto Spinach Cheese Manicotti is low carb, gluten free, and also simple and quick to make. Delicious keto Italian comfort food at it’s best!

    Easy Keto Spinach Cheese Manicotti- Low Carb & Gluten Free.

    Easy Keto Spinach Cheese Manicotti is much easier to make than traditional manicotti and no pasta or making veggie pasta is involved.

    I rolled the spinach cheese filling in chicken deli meat slices and poured on marinara sauce and sprinkle with cheese and baked. A lot less tedious than stuffing manicotti shells and without the high carbs of pasta.

    Easy Keto Spinach Cheese Manicotti- Low Carb & Gluten Free.

    My son and hubby loved this meal and especially loved the cheese spinach filling.

    Easy Keto Spinach Cheese Manicotti- Low Carb & Gluten Free.

    The idea to use the deli meat slices came while I was making my low carb enchilada recipe and I thought this would also make excellent manicotti.

    It turned out to be the easiest and fastest manicotti I’ve ever made but still has the flavor taste I remember.

    Easy Keto Spinach Cheese Manicotti- Low Carb & Gluten Free.

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    Easy Keto Spinach Cheese Manicotti- Low Carb & Gluten Free.
    Easy Keto Spinach Cheese Manicotti- Low Carb & Gluten Free.
    Easy Keto Spinach Cheese Manicotti- Low Carb & Gluten Free.
    Easy Keto Spinach Cheese Manicotti- Low Carb & Gluten Free.

    Easy Keto Spinach Cheese Manicotti- Low Carb & Gluten Free.
    Easy Keto Spinach Cheese Manicotti- Low Carb & Gluten Free.
    Easy Keto Spinach Cheese Manicotti- Low Carb & Gluten Free.
    Easy Keto Spinach Cheese Manicotti- Low Carb & Gluten Free.

    Easy Keto Spinach Cheese Manicotti Recipe-

    Ingredients:

    • 1 cup whole ricotta cheese
    • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
    • 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
    • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
    • ½  teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • 1 tsp garlic powder
    • ¼  teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 cup chopped fresh spinach
    • 8 slices roasted chicken or turkey deli meat slices (medium to thicker types of slices)
    • 1 ½ cups marinara sauce (no sugar added)

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    Directions:

    1. Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C) and lightly grease or oil a 13x9 inch baking dish.
    2. Pour ½ cup marinara sauce over the bottom of the baking dish, Set aside.
    3. In a large mixing bowl combine: ricotta cheese, cream cheese, ½ cup of the mozzarella cheese, 1 tbsp of the Parmesan cheese, chopped spinach, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and pepper. Mix until creamy.
    4. Place 2 tbsp down the center (lengthwise) of each chicken deli slices. Fold the sides of the slice over filling and press down slightly just to stick closed.
    5. Places the rolled and filled meat (seam side up or down) into the prepared baking dish.
    6. Pour remaining marinara sauce over the top of the rolls and sprinkle with remaining Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
    7. Bake in the oven for 12 to 15 minutes. Removed from oven and serve.

    Nutritional Data- Yield: 8 manicotti rolls, Servings: 4, Serving Size: 2 manicotti rolls, Amounts per Serving- Cal: 402, Carbs: 8g, Net Carbs: 7g, Fiber: 1g, Fat: 21g, Saturated Fat: 12g, Protein: 16g, Sugars: 1g, Sodium: 323mg.

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    Easy Keto Spinach Cheese Manicotti- Low Carb & Gluten Free.

    Easy Keto Spinach Cheese Manicotti

    Stacey
    Easy Keto Spinach Cheese Manicotti is low carb, gluten free, and also simple and quick to make. Delicious keto Italian comfort food at it’s best!

    5 from 16 votes
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    Prep Time 7 mins
    Cook Time 12 mins
    Total Time 19 mins
    Course dinner, Italian, keto, low carb, manicotti
    Cuisine dinner entree, Italian, manicotti
    Servings 4
    Calories 402 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 cup whole ricotta cheese
    • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese divided
    • 2 ounces cream cheese softened
    • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese divided
    • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • 1 tsp garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 cup chopped fresh spinach
    • 8 slices roasted chicken or turkey deli meat slices medium to thicker types of slices
    • 1 ½ cups marinara sauce no sugar added

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C) and lightly grease or oil a 13x9 inch baking dish.
    • Pour ½ cup marinara sauce over the bottom of the baking dish, Set aside.
      Easy Keto Spinach Cheese Manicotti- Low Carb & Gluten Free.
    • In a large mixing bowl combine: ricotta cheese, cream cheese, ½ cup of the mozzarella cheese, 1 tbsp of the Parmesan cheese, chopped spinach, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and pepper. Mix until creamy.
      Easy Keto Spinach Cheese Manicotti- Low Carb & Gluten Free.
    • Place 2 tbsp down the center (lengthwise) of each chicken deli slices. Fold the sides of the slice over filling and press down slightly just to stick closed.
      Easy Keto Spinach Cheese Manicotti- Low Carb & Gluten Free.
    • Places the rolled and filled meat (seam side up or down) into the prepared baking dish.
      Easy Keto Spinach Cheese Manicotti- Low Carb & Gluten Free.
    • Pour remaining marinara sauce over the top of the rolls and sprinkle with remaining Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
      Easy Keto Spinach Cheese Manicotti- Low Carb & Gluten Free.
    • Bake in the oven for 12 to 15 minutes. Removed from oven and serve.
      Easy Keto Spinach Cheese Manicotti- Low Carb & Gluten Free.

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    Notes

    *all nutritional data are estimates based on the products I used*
    Yield: 8 manicotti rolls, Servings: 4, Serving Size: 2 manicotti rolls, Net carbs per serving (2 rolls): 7g-

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2manicottiCalories: 402kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 16gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 323mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
    Keyword keto italian food, keto manicotti, keto spinach cheese manicotti
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    Comments

    1. Vanessa

      June 16, 2019 at 7:04 pm

      5 stars
      What a fantastic idea to use turkey slices as the wrapping! I love this.

      Reply
      • Cassie

        April 07, 2021 at 2:51 pm

        Genius! Why didn't I think to use sandwich meat as a wrap?! Delicious and Keto friendly!

        Reply
    2. Ivana

      June 16, 2019 at 4:56 pm

      5 stars
      I'm just browsing recipes as I wait for dinner to be ready....probably a bad idea lol. Saving this one!

      Reply
    3. Hope

      June 16, 2019 at 2:49 pm

      I love all the different low carb ideas you come up with! This looks delicious, great idea to use meat as the "wrapper"! I am going to make this for my keto friends this week!

      Reply
    4. Anne Lawton

      June 16, 2019 at 10:36 am

      5 stars
      This is such a great idea! It's like chicken parmesan and manacotti in one! I think this will be a hit at my house

      Reply
    5. Carol Little R.H. @studiobotanica

      June 16, 2019 at 8:07 am

      5 stars
      Wow. Looks delicious and decadent with all that gooey cheese!

      Reply
    6. chihyu

      June 15, 2019 at 6:37 pm

      5 stars
      This is pure genius! Saved!

      Reply
    7. Megan Stevens

      June 15, 2019 at 6:32 am

      5 stars
      You're a genius! 😉 This is such a great concept! Pinning to make. My family will LOVE!

      Reply
      • Stacey

        June 15, 2019 at 10:18 am

        Thank you, Megan 🙂

        Reply
    8. Zuzana

      June 14, 2019 at 2:19 am

      5 stars
      I am so in love with this dish. It tastes just awesome. Will be making it again.

      Reply
      • Stacey

        June 15, 2019 at 10:19 am

        Awwe, thank you, Zuzana 🙂

        Reply
    9. Kelly

      June 13, 2019 at 5:51 pm

      5 stars
      Such a lovely savory dish. Perfect for entertaining!

      Reply
    10. Kari - Get Inspired Everyday!

      June 12, 2019 at 3:30 pm

      5 stars
      This is perfect comfort food, I haven't had manicotti in forever so I can't wait to try out your sliced turkey version - so creative!

      Reply
    11. Tessa Simpson

      June 11, 2019 at 4:14 pm

      5 stars
      I rediscovered ricotta a few years ago and could not believe how amazing it was...I am drooling, this is a must make, and so easy!

      Reply
    12. linda spiker

      June 11, 2019 at 4:10 pm

      5 stars
      This is beautiful! What a fabulous idea to use chicken instead of pasta (wish I'd thought of it:)

      Reply
    13. Jean

      June 10, 2019 at 1:52 pm

      5 stars
      Looks sooo delicious and comforting! It's been ages since I've had mancotti and you are making me have serious cravings.

      Reply
    14. Joni Gomes

      June 10, 2019 at 11:57 am

      5 stars
      I have not had Manicotti in so long! Definitely looks delicious and easy to make! Pinning for later!

      Reply
    15. Raia Todd

      June 10, 2019 at 11:24 am

      5 stars
      Mmmm.... that cheese filling has me drooling! This sounds delicious!

      Reply
    16. Annemarie

      June 07, 2019 at 10:45 am

      5 stars
      Such a brilliant "wrapper" for this manicotti! And I think I have all the ingredients on hand. My family will love this.

      Reply

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