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.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Season both sides of the chicken breasts with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

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).

Step 9

Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rolls rest for 5 minutes before removing the toothpicks.

Step 10

Slice and serve warm, optionally garnished with fresh parsley or extra mozzarella, alongside a side of pasta, salad, or garlic bread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(972.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1909.6

Total Fat 78.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 660.0mg	0%
Sodium 4115.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 41.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.3g	0%
Total Sugars 22.1g
Protein 247.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1047.9mg	0%
Iron 14.4mg	0%
Potassium 1986.8mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.8%

Protein: 53.3%

Carbs: 8.9%