Description
Indulge in the flavorful Luscious Healthy Chicken Rollatini, a delightful dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a creamy spinach and ricotta filling, topped with a robust tomato sauce. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, this recipe promises to tantalize your taste buds while keeping it nutritious. Enjoy every bite of this savory rollatini that’s as appealing to the eyes as it is to the palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (divided)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, spinach, minced garlic, and half of the Parmesan until combined.
- Place filling on each chicken breast and roll tightly. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
- In a saucepan, heat crushed tomatoes with oregano, salt, and pepper for about 10 minutes.
- Spread half of the sauce in the baking dish; place rolled chicken on top and cover with remaining sauce and Parmesan. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rollatini (180g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg