Flavorful Chicken Rolls
Quick Cooking
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This is a great main course for dinner guests...and they never believe how easy it is. The creamy feta-basil filling can be made early and refrigerated until needed. Deli ham and packaged spinach leaves further cut prep time.
SERVINGS: 5
CATEGORY: Main Dish
METHOD: Baked
TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 30 min.
Ingredients:
- 5 large boneless skinless chicken breast halves
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
- 5 thin slices deli ham
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 3/4 to 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
Directions:
Make a lengthwise still through the thickest portion of each chicken breast to within 1/2 in. of the opposite side. Open chicken so it lies flat; cover with plastic wrap. Flatten to 1/4-in. thickness. Discard plastic wrap. Place a single layer of spinach over chicken.
In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, feta cheese, basil and pepper; spread over spinach. Top each chicken breast with a ham slice, trimming if necessary. Roll up and secure with toothpicks.
In a shallow bowl, beat the egg and milk. Place bread crumbs in another bowl. Dip chicken rolls in egg mixture, then coat with crumbs. Place seam side down in a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Discard toothpicks before serving. Yield: 5 servings.