Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 4-6 chicken cutlets or breasts sliced & pounded thin
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese (divided)
  • 1 egg
  • 1-1/2 cup fresh baby spinach (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese
  • 8 oz tomato or marinara sauce
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees
  • Combine breadcrumbs with half the parmesan cheese in a small bowl - stir - set aside
  • In another small bowl, combine ricotta, spinach & remaining parmesan cheese - fold together with a fork until well combined.
  • Lay the chicken out on a greased baking sheet & spread approx 2 tbsp of the spinach mixture on top of each piece.
  • Roll up each piece- securing the end with a toothpick
  • Beat the egg in a shallow bowl
  • Dip each chicken roll in the egg & then in the breadcrumb mixture to coat
  • Place seam side down, back on the baking sheet & bake 25 minutes or until internal temp reaches 165 degrees
  • Remove from oven & spoon 1-2 tbsp of the tomato or marinara sauce over each chicken roll
  • Top with mozzarella cheese & return to oven for another 5-8 minutes to melt