Thursday, February 16, 2012

Chicken Rollatini w/Spinach alla Parmigiana

I've got to let all of you know a little secret. http://www.skinnytaste.com/ has some of the best recipes and they are mostly low fat and lower in calories, plus loaded with nutrients. We try several recipes from the site each week. Here is a great chicken recipe that you all need to try. It is beyond delicious and very filling. I hope you like it as much as we did. I served this chicken with some pan roasted asparagus and fresh fruit salad.

Chicken Rollatini w/Spinach alla Parmigiana
Serves: 4
Adapted by: http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/04/chicken-rollatini-with-spinach-alla.html

Ingredients:
1 pound or 4 thin sliced boneless chicken breasts
1/4 to 1/2 cup whole wheat italian seasoned breadcrumbs OR regular italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated reduced fat parmesan cheese, divided
3 tablespoons egg whites
3 oz frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry of any liquid
3 tablespoons part skim ricotta cheese
3 oz part skim mozzarella cheese
nonstick cooking spray or extra virgin olive oil spray
1/2 cup - 1 cup marinara or pasta sauce
salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:
-Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
-Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
-Lightly spray baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
-In a bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese. In another small bowl, add 1/4 cup of the egg whites.
-Shred half of the mozzarella cheese and combine it with the remaining parmesan cheese, the spinach, 2 tablespoons of egg whites, and the ricotta cheese. Stir together until blended.
-Lay the chicken breasts down on a clean working surface and spread about 2 tablespoons of the spinach mixture on each chicken breast. Loosely roll each one up and keep the seam side down. You will then dip the chicken in the egg white mixture and then in the breadcrumb mixture. Place on the baking dish and repeat with all the chicken breasts. Spray the top of each with some nonstick cooking spray or olive oil spray.
-Bake chicken breasts in the oven for 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and top with marinara sauce and remaining mozzarella cheese.
-Bake an additional 3 to 5 minutes.
-Serve

Enjoy! :)

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