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Chicken Rollatini

Delicious Italian-style chicken rollatini filled with spinach and cheese, baked to perfection and topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 8 pieces chicken cutlets
  • 0.5 cup whole wheat Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 0.25 cup parmesan cheese
  • 6 tablespoons egg whites
  • 5 oz frozen spinach squeezed dry
  • 6 tablespoons part skim ricotta cheese
  • 6 oz part skim mozzarella
  • 1 cup pomodoro sauce or marinara sauce
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch pepper

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Wash and dry chicken cutlets, then season with salt and pepper.
  2. Preheat oven to 450°F and lightly spray a baking dish with non-stick spray.
  3. Combine breadcrumbs and 2 tablespoons of grated parmesan cheese in one bowl and 6 tablespoons of egg whites in another.
  4. Shred or finely chop 4.5 ounces of mozzarella and combine with remaining grated cheese, spinach, remaining egg whites, and ricotta cheese.
  5. Lay chicken cutlets flat and spread 2 tablespoons of spinach-cheese mixture over each. Roll each and keep seam side down.
  6. Dip each rolled chicken in egg mixture, then in breadcrumbs, and place seam side down in prepared baking dish.
  7. Repeat with remaining chicken. Lightly spray with olive oil and bake for 25 minutes.
  8. Remove from oven, top with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.
  9. Bake until cheese melts and bubbles, about 3 more minutes.
  10. Serve hot with extra sauce on the side.

Notes

This dish pairs well with a light salad or roasted vegetables.