Italian Style Chicken Rolls
Bring the flavors of Italy to your table with these irresistible Italian Style Chicken Rolls, a dish that’s as elegant as it is delicious. Tender chicken breasts are pounded thin and stuffed with a savory mixture of sautéed fresh spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and gooey mozzarella cheese, then rolled up and seasoned with fragrant Italian herbs. Sear these chicken rolls to golden perfection and bake them until tender and juicy for a meal that’s bursting with Mediterranean flair. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressive dinner parties, this 45-minute recipe pairs beautifully with pasta, a crisp salad, or warm, crusty garlic bread. Easy to prepare yet loaded with flavor, it’s a family-friendly favorite you’ll want to make time and time again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken breasts
- 2 cups Fresh spinach
- 0.5 cup Sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 12 pieces Toothpicks
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap or parchment paper. Use a meat mallet or rolling pin to gently pound the chicken to an even thickness, about 1/4 inch thick.
Season both sides of the chicken breasts with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
In a medium skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the fresh spinach and sauté for 2-3 minutes until wilted. Remove from heat.
Lay each chicken breast flat on a cutting board. Evenly divide the sautéed spinach, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and shredded mozzarella cheese among the chicken breasts, placing them on one side of each piece.
Carefully roll up each chicken breast tightly, starting from the edge with the filling. Secure each roll with 2-3 toothpicks to hold its shape.
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, sear the chicken rolls for 2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rolls rest for 5 minutes before removing the toothpicks.
Slice and serve warm, optionally garnished with fresh parsley or extra mozzarella, alongside a side of pasta, salad, or garlic bread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1910 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.0 g | 100% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.4 g | 127% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 660 mg | 220% | |
| Sodium | 4116 mg | 179% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.2 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.3 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.1 g | ||
| Protein | 247.7 g | 495% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1048 mg | 81% | |
| Iron | 14.4 mg | 80% | |
| Potassium | 1987 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
