Easy Baked Mozzarella Chicken Rolls Recipe #healthy #dinner #chickenrecipe #recipe - Guide Recipe
Easy Baked Mozzarella Chicken Rolls Recipe #healthy #dinner #chickenrecipe #recipe
This recipe for Baked Mozzarella Chicken Rolls is easy , delicious , and beautiful! #healthy #dinner #chickenrecipe #recipe
INGREDIENTS:
5 ounces fresh baby spinach
3 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese , thinly sliced
2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts (8 4-ounce pieces)
1 clove minced garlic and olive oil for sauteeing
1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1 cup whole wheat Italian style bread crumbs
6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese , divided
1/3 cup beaten egg whites (I used something similar to Egg Beaters)
1 cup marinara sauce
fresh basil for topping
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First , Prep the chicken: Cut the chicken into 8 pieces and pound the pieces until they are thin (for quick cooking) and have expanded in surface area (for more filling). Place the breadcrumbs in a shallow bowl with 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese and set aside.
- Next , Prep the filling: Chop the spinach and saute it with the garlic and just a drizzle of olive oil for 2-3 minutes or until just barely wilted. Combine the sauteed spinach with the ricotta , Parmesan cheese , and 2-3 tablespoons of the egg whites. Place the remaining egg whites in a separate shallow bowl and set aside.
- Assemble the chicken: Oil the bottom of a large baking dish and preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Place one piece of chicken on a flat working surface. Put a spoonful of ricotta-spinach filling right in the middle and roll the chicken up so that the edges meet to form a “seam”. Dip the entire chicken roll in egg whites , and then roll it in the breadcrumbs. Place in a baking dish , seam side down. Repeat for the remaining 7 pieces of chicken. Bake for 25 minutes.
- Finishing touches: After 25 minutes , the chicken should be cooked through (white on the inside) and browned on the top. Cover the chicken with the marinara sauce and slices of fresh Mozzarella. Bake for another 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melting. Sprinkle with fresh basil.
NOTES:
Don’t try to cram all the pieces too close together because if the sides are touching each other , they won’t get crispy. Leaving a little space between each piece allows the breadcrumbs to bake , brown , and crispify perfectly.