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