Description
A delicious and healthy chicken rollatini filled with spinach and ricotta cheese, baked in marinara sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound total)
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally to create thinner cutlets. Place the cutlets between two sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound them to an even thickness of about 1/4 inch.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped spinach, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Lay the chicken cutlets flat on a clean surface. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the cheese and spinach mixture onto one end of each cutlet. Roll the chicken tightly around the filling, securing it with toothpicks if necessary.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken rollatini and sear for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Pour the marinara sauce over the chicken in the skillet. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add crushed red pepper flakes to the ricotta mixture.
- You can substitute the spinach with kale or sautéed mushrooms for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rollatini
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg