Italian stuffed chicken breasts are stuffed with a deliciously cheesy spinach mixture and topped with marinara and more cheese. A quick and easy winner of a dinner.
10ozfrozen spinachthawed & squeezed of excess water
6Tablespoonsricotta cheese
¾cupParmesan cheesegrated
8ozmozzarella cheeseshredded
2eggsseparated
¾cupseasoned panko
1cupmarinara sauce
Instructions
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Spray an 8×11-inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
Slice chicken breasts in half horizontally. Place in a resealable plastic bag and pound thin. Remove and season lightly with salt and pepper.
In a medium bowl, combine spinach, which has been squeezed until no more water can be removed, ricotta cheese, ¼ cup grated Parmesan, ⅓ cup shredded mozzarella cheese, and one egg.
Make an assembly line for preparing chicken to bake.
On a large plate, combine panko and the remaining ½ cup Parmesan cheese.
In a wide-mouthed bowl, whisk the remaining egg with 1-2 teaspoons of water.
To make the chicken rolls, lay the chicken on a flat surface and spread each breast with the spinach-cheese mixture. Starting at the narrow end, roll each chicken breast up, jelly-roll fashion.
To finish, dip each stuffed chicken breast into whisked egg, then into the panko mixture. Place seam side down in the prepared pan.
Spray the chicken rolls lightly with nonstick olive oil spray.
Bake for 25 minutes. Remove the stuffed chicken breasts from the oven and top with marinara sauce and remaining mozzarella cheese. Return to the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes or until cheese is golden.
If you like your cheese topping nice and brown, place under the broiler for 3-5 minutes.
Notes
STORE/FREEZE/REHEATTo Store: Cover the leftovers with plastic wrap or transfer them to an airtight container. Store them in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.To Freeze: Transfer the leftovers to a freezer-safe container. Freeze them for up to 3 months. Thaw them in the refrigerator overnight.To Reheat: Place the stuffed chicken breasts in an oven-safe dish or baking pan. Cover it with foil. Bake at 375°F for 15 minutes or until heated through.