Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. This is an essential step that ensures your chicken rolls cook evenly and develop a lovely golden color.
- In a medium saucepan, heat extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for one minute. You'll know it's ready when the garlic turns golden and fragrant.
- Add the coarsely chopped spinach to the pan and sauté for about five minutes. The spinach will wilt down significantly, and you're looking for it to become tender. Season the mixture with kosher salt and pepper for flavor, then set it aside to cool.
- Once the spinach has cooled, combine it with the grated parmesan cheese and shredded mozzarella in a bowl. This cheesy filling is the heart of your chicken rollatini.
- Prepare two plates: one with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil for coating the chicken and another filled with breadcrumbs.
- Using a meat tenderizer, pound each chicken breast until thin enough to roll easily. Cut each breast in half lengthwise to create more manageable pieces.
- Take one chicken piece and lay it flat on a plate. Spoon a layer of the spinach and cheese mixture onto the chicken, then tightly roll it up starting from one end. The filling should be snug, but don’t worry if a little spills out.
- Lightly coat the outside of each roll with extra virgin olive oil before rolling them in the breadcrumbs. Make sure to press the crumbs onto the rolls so they stick well.
- Place the rolls on a baking pan lined with parchment paper, which will prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Bake in the preheated oven for thirty minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the tops are golden brown. Keep an eye on them around the 25-minute mark; you want that lovely crispy exterior!
Notes
When storing leftovers, place them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. You can also freeze these rolls for up to three months; just reheat them in the oven when you want to serve. Feel free to experiment with different cheeses to find your favorite filling.