Tuscan Chicken Rolls
These Chicken Rolls are my take on a Tuscan-inspired healthy meal. Packed with vegetables and intensely flavorful without being too heavy or rich, enjoy tender chicken wrapped around spinach, tomatoes, onion, peppers, lemon, and Parmesan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken, washed and trimmed
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 garlic cloves, diced
- 1 small onion, coarsely chopped
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
- 5 oz baby spinach
- 1/2 cup milk of choice
- 1 tbsp flour
- 1/2 cup fresh Parmesan cheese, grated
- 4-5 fresh basil leaves, chopped
- good squeeze of lemon
Instructions
Chicken
- Preheat oven to 400° and grease a 9x13 pan.
- Slice chicken lengthwise to create thin horizontal slices. If desired, cover chicken in plastic wrap or seal in a bag and pound lightly for equal thickness. Sprinkle each side with salt and pepper.
Filling
- In a large pan, heat butter. Add garlic and stir, cooking for 1 minute. Add chopped onions, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook until onion becomes translucent and slightly browned, approximately 4 minutes.
- Add red pepper and sauté for 1 minute. Then add cherry tomatoes and sauté for 1 minute, or until they start to soften. Stir in spinach and sauté until wilted and cooked down, about 1 minute.
- Stir in milk and flour and mix to combine. Add Parmesan cheese and let simmer for another few minutes or until the sauce reduces and thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in fresh basil and lemon juice. Taste to make sure it's well-seasoned before moving on.
Assembly
- Evenly spread the mixture onto each chicken slice, making sure not to overfill. Any extra filling can be used on the top.
- Carefully roll the chicken and place seam-side down into greased pan. Do not overcrowd the pan. Spoon any additional filling over the top of the chicken rolls. Sprinkle with more Parmesan cheese (optional).
- Bake at 400° for 20 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 165°.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve over pasta, creamy braised white beans, or potatoes, and top with extra sauce that collected in the pan.
Notes
- Calorie count includes 2% milk in the sauce.