Description
Chicken Spinach Cheese Rollatini is a delicious dish that features rolled chicken breast stuffed with a creamy spinach and cheese filling, coated with breadcrumbs, and baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to ¼ inch thick
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil, for brushing
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped and sautéed or frozen, thawed and drained
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ¼ tsp nutmeg, optional
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 eggs, beaten
- ¼ cup flour, for dredging
- 1 cup marinara sauce (optional)
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella (optional)
- Fresh basil or parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Lay chicken breasts between two sheets of parchment paper. Pound evenly with a meat mallet until about ¼ inch thick. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- In a medium bowl, mix together ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, sautéed spinach, garlic, and nutmeg. Stir until well combined and creamy.
- Spoon 2–3 tablespoons of filling onto the center of each chicken breast. Roll tightly, tucking in the sides if possible. Secure with toothpicks or tie with kitchen twine.
- Set up a dredging station with flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and a mix of breadcrumbs and Parmesan in a third. Dredge each roll in flour, dip in egg, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture. Place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly brush each roll with olive oil. Bake for 25–30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is golden brown.
- Spoon marinara sauce over each rollatini and top with shredded mozzarella. Return to the oven for an additional 5–7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
- Using fresh spinach gives a better flavor, but frozen works in a pinch.
- For a healthier option, you can bake the rollatini without frying.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rollatini
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg