Certainly! Here’s a recipe for Italian Stuffed Chicken Roll-Ups:
Ingredients:
For the Chicken Roll-Ups:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 8 slices mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup baby spinach leaves
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
For the Tomato Basil Sauce:
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For Garnish:
- Fresh basil leaves, chopped
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare Chicken:
- Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap. Using a meat mallet, pound the chicken until it’s about 1/4-inch thick.
- Season each chicken breast with salt, black pepper, dried oregano, dried basil, and garlic powder.
- Layer Fillings:
- Lay a slice of mozzarella cheese on each chicken breast.
- Add a handful of baby spinach leaves and some halved cherry tomatoes on top of the cheese.
- Roll Up:
- Roll up each chicken breast tightly and secure with toothpicks to hold the roll-ups together.
- Sear Chicken:
- In an oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken roll-ups on all sides until they are golden brown.
- Prepare Sauce:
- In a bowl, mix together crushed tomatoes, minced garlic, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Add Sauce and Bake:
- Pour the tomato basil sauce over the seared chicken roll-ups in the skillet.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for about 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Once cooked, garnish the chicken roll-ups with fresh chopped basil.
- Serve the Italian Stuffed Chicken Roll-Ups over pasta, rice, or with a side of vegetables.
Enjoy these flavorful Italian Stuffed Chicken Roll-Ups with the delicious tomato basil sauce! Adjust the fillings and seasonings based on your preferences.
