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Chicken Rollatini Parmesan

This Chicken Rollatini Parmesan is a cozy Italian delight! Tender chicken cutlets rolled around creamy filling, smothered in marinara and melted cheese.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients
  

  • 8 pieces thin chicken cutlets 3 oz each
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese divided
  • 6 tablespoons egg whites or egg beaters
  • 5 oz frozen spinach squeezed dry of any liquid
  • 6 tablespoons part-skim ricotta cheese
  • 6 oz part-skim mozzarella shredded (I used Polly-O)
  • Olive oil non-stick spray
  • 1 cup pomodoro sauce or your favorite marinara sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Meat mallet or rolling pin
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray a baking dish with olive oil non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the squeezed dry spinach, part-skim ricotta cheese, 2 tablespoons of grated parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.
  3. Using a meat mallet or rolling pin, gently pound each chicken cutlet to an even thickness for easier rolling.
  4. On each chicken cutlet, spread a generous spoonful of the spinach and ricotta mixture. Carefully roll the cutlet from one end to the other, securing the filling inside. Repeat with all cutlets.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine the whole wheat breadcrumbs with the remaining 2 tablespoons of grated parmesan cheese. Dip each chicken rollatini into the egg whites or egg beaters, then coat them evenly with the breadcrumb mixture.
  6. Arrange the coated rollatini in the prepared baking dish, seam side down. Pour the pomodoro sauce evenly over the top of the chicken.
  7. Sprinkle the shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese over the sauce for a gooey finish.
  8. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

Notes

  • Ensure you squeeze the spinach dry to avoid a watery filling.
  • Flatten the chicken cutlets enough to roll easily and cook through.
  • Don’t overfill the cutlets; a little filling goes a long way!