BAKED MOZZARELLA CHICKEN ROLLS

August 12, 2013

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So You know by now that I LOVE ??? Italian Foods right? Sure you do, I post so many recipes for Italian cooking cuisine that I bleed Italian cheese Well here is one I found and have modified just a little for our liking at this house, and I know you will love it too.

Serves: 8
INGREDIENTS
2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts (8 4-ounce pieces)
1 cup whole wheat Italian style bread crumbs
6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
5 ounces fresh baby spinach
1 clove minced garlic and olive oil for sauteeing
½ cup part-skim ricotta cheese
? cup beaten egg whites (I used something similar to Egg Beaters)
3 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
1 cup marinara sauce(my homemade is awesome)
fresh basil for topping

INSTRUCTIONS Prep the chicken: Cut the chicken into 8 pieces and pound the pieces until they are thin (for quick cooking) and have expanded in surface area (for more filling). Place the breadcrumbs in a...
See the full directions on my site

Nutritions

Calories
249

Sodium
279mg
11% DV

Fat
9g
15% DV

Protein
20g
40% DV

Carbs
17g
6% DV

Fiber
1g
6% DV

Dinner Baked