Chicken Spinach Cheese Roll (Ready-to-Print Version)

Tender chicken layered with spinach and cheese, coated in crispy breadcrumbs, and baked with savory marinara sauce.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 0.25 inch thickness
02 - 0.5 teaspoon salt
03 - 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
04 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
05 - 1 tablespoon olive oil, for brushing

→ Filling

06 - 1 cup ricotta cheese
07 - 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
08 - 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
09 - 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped and sautéed (or frozen, thawed, drained)
10 - 1 clove garlic, minced
11 - 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg, optional

→ Coating

12 - 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
13 - 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
14 - 2 large eggs, beaten
15 - 0.25 cup all-purpose flour, for dredging

→ Topping (Optional)

16 - 1 cup marinara sauce
17 - 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
18 - Fresh basil or parsley, chopped, for garnish

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Place chicken breasts between two sheets of parchment paper and pound evenly with a meat mallet to a thickness of about 0.25 inch. Season both sides with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
02 - Combine ricotta, shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, sautéed spinach, minced garlic, and nutmeg (if using) in a medium bowl. Stir until mixture is creamy and well combined.
03 - Spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons of the filling onto the center of each chicken breast. Roll tightly, tucking in the sides when possible, and secure with toothpicks or kitchen twine.
04 - Arrange flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in a second bowl, and a mixture of Italian-style breadcrumbs with Parmesan cheese in a third bowl.
05 - Dredge each rolled chicken in flour, dip into beaten eggs, then coat thoroughly with breadcrumb-Parmesan mixture. Place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
06 - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly brush each roll with olive oil and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until chicken is cooked through and coating is golden brown.
07 - Spoon marinara sauce evenly over each roll and sprinkle with shredded mozzarella. Return to oven for 5 to 7 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.

# Handy Tips:

01 - Pounding chicken evenly ensures consistent cooking and ease of rolling.
02 - Nutmeg adds subtle depth to filling but is optional.
03 - Prepare rollatini in advance and bake just prior to serving to save time.

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