Chicken Rollatini

Ingredients

• Chicken breasts
• prosciutto
• provolone
• parmesan
• mozzarella
• egg
• olive oil
• spinach
• bread crumb
• flour
• salt
• pepper
• polenta
  • Mushroom Sauce
• white wine
• chicken stock
• mushrooms
• balsamic vinegar
• butter

Directions

• butterfly the chicken breasts and pound thin with a mallet
• saute spinach in olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper
• add salt and pepper to each chicken breast
• place a piece of prosciutto, provolone, spinach, mozzarella, and parmesan
• tightly roll your chicken as seen in the video
• roll each one in flour, then egg and finally bread crumb
• place each in a hot pan with olive oil seam side down 2 to 2 1/2 minutes per side
• place pan with chicken in the oven at 450° for 10 to 12 minutes
• set chicken aside to cool
• slice on an angle
• serve on a bed of polenta click here for the recipe
• (Optional: top with mushroom reduction sauce)

• place mushrooms and butter in the same pan with the chicken fat and olive oil
• add white wine, balsamic vinegar, and chicken stock
• reduce till thick
• Enjoy

Tips:

There are plenty of creative variations for chicken rollatini that can add excitement to this classic dish. For a Mediterranean twist, try stuffing the chicken with sun-dried tomatoes, feta cheese, and kalamata olives, which will infuse the rollatini with vibrant flavors. If you’re in the mood for something richer, consider a filling of creamy goat cheese mixed with herbs and roasted red peppers, providing a delightful contrast to the tender chicken. For a healthier option, use a mixture of quinoa, spinach, and feta cheese, creating a nutritious and flavorful stuffing that is equally satisfying. Finally, you can add a touch of spice by incorporating chorizo or spicy Italian sausage into the filling for an extra kick. Each of these variations allows you to customize chicken rollatini to suit your taste preferences while keeping it deliciously comforting.