Spinach Chicken Roll-Ups

Name: Spinach Chicken Roll-Ups
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each); 1/2 cup fresh baby spinach, chopped; 1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 2 tablespoons butter, divided; 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup chicken broth; 1/4 cup milk

“This recipe is one that I have adapted over time,” says Chris Duncan of Ellensburg, Washington. “It dresses up very well for company or special dinners yet is great for every night, too. The chicken breasts can be prepared and refrigerated until baking time if needed,” she notes.

Ingredients

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1/2 cup fresh baby spinach, chopped
1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup milk

Directions

Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness; layer with spinach and cheese. Roll up and secure with toothpicks. In a shallow microwave-safe bowl, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Place bread crumbs in another bowl. Dip chicken in butter, then roll in crumbs.
Place seam side down in an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until chicken juices run clear.
In a small saucepan, melt remaining butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add broth and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Discard toothpicks from roll-ups; serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 360 calories, 14g fat (7g saturated fat), 126mg cholesterol, 679mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 43g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 fat.

Originally published as Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts in Simple & Delicious September/October 2006

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Bjd68

May 3, 2016

Delicious, I made a couple adjustments though. Added Parmesan and dollop of sour cream to spinach mix, also minced a clove of garlic and lightly saut?ed in the melted butter before rolling chicken in it.
katlaydee3

Dec 28, 2014

Delicious! I loved this chicken and made it exactly according to the recipe. I served it with cheesy potatoes and green beans.
Lisawst

Oct 25, 2014

Decent recipe, but a little bland. Picture shown is a different roll up dish which uses ricotta, red sauce and mozarella, which would probably taste better.
jlstarry

Mar 29, 2012

This dish is excellent. I followed the recipe to a "tee," and it came out perfectly. Thank you for sharing the recipe.