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Chicken Rollatini with Spinach

Tender chicken cutlets stuffed with spinach and cheese, rolled and baked in a savory tomato sauce.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Filling

  • 8 thin chicken cutlets chicken about 3 oz each
  • 0.5 cup whole wheat Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 0.25 cup grated parmesan cheese divided
  • 6 tbsp egg whites or egg beaters
  • 5 oz frozen spinach squeezed dry of any liquid
  • 6 tbsp part skim ricotta cheese
  • 6 oz part skim mozzarella cheese

Sauce and Topping

  • 1 cup pomodoro sauce or your favorite marinara sauce
  • olive oil non-stick spray
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 450°F. Lightly spray a baking dish with non-stick spray.
  • Combine breadcrumbs and 2 tablespoons of grated parmesan cheese in one bowl and egg whites in another.
  • Shred or finely chop 1.5 oz of mozzarella cheese. Combine with the remaining grated parmesan cheese, squeezed dry spinach, ricotta cheese, and 2 tablespoons of egg whites.
  • Lay chicken cutlets flat on a work surface. Season with salt and pepper. Spread about 2 tablespoons of the spinach-cheese mixture onto each cutlet. Loosely roll each cutlet and place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish.
  • Dip each rolled chicken cutlet in the egg white mixture, then coat evenly with the breadcrumb mixture. Place seam-side down in the baking dish.
  • Lightly spray the chicken with olive oil. Bake for 25 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and top evenly with the pomodoro sauce, followed by the remaining mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake for an additional 3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
  • Serve hot, with additional sauce on the side and extra grated parmesan cheese, if desired.

Notes

This recipe is great for a weeknight dinner or for entertaining. It can also be made ahead and reheated.