Description
These elegant chicken rolls feature succulent breasts wrapped around a creamy, savory filling of ricotta, Parmesan, and fresh herbs. Perfectly seared then roasted to a golden brown, each roll offers a restaurant-quality dining experience. This high-protein, low-carb meal is incredibly moist, visually impressive, and ideal for both busy weeknight dinners and special occasions when you want to impress your guests with minimal effort.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups fresh spinach, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup marinara sauce
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Place chicken breasts between plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet to an even 1/4-inch thickness.
In a medium bowl, combine ricotta, Parmesan, chopped spinach, herbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Spread the cheese mixture evenly over each chicken breast.
Roll the chicken tightly and secure with kitchen twine or toothpicks.
Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear the chicken rolls until golden brown on all sides.
Pour marinara sauce around the rolls in the skillet.
Transfer to the oven and bake for 20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Notes
Select high-quality ricotta to prevent the filling from becoming watery. You can assemble the rolls in advance and keep them refrigerated until you are ready to sear and bake. Store leftover chicken in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Chicken Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken roll
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 115mg