Meals Matter

Cheese-Stuffed Chicken Rolls

Contributed By: marzoukauble
Cook Now Serve Later cookbook

Ingredients

2 Medium size tomatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped

1/2 cup Tomato juice

1 Small sweet green pepper, cored, seeded, and finely chopped

1 Small yellow onion, finely chopped

1 clove Garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon Salt

1/8 teaspoon Black pepper

1/4 teaspoon Dried oregano, crumbled

2 Whole skinless, boneless chicken breaks (about 12 oz each), split

1/2 cup Low-fat cottage or ricotta cheese

1 Egg yolk

1 teaspoon Minced parsley

1 teaspoon Grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese

Preparation

Step 1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In medium size saucepan, bring the tomatoes, tomato juice, green pepper, onion, garlic, salt, black pepper, and oregano to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened - approximately 25 minutes.

Step 2) Meanwhile, place each chicken breast between two sheets of wax paper and gently pound to a 1/4 inch thickness with meat mallet or rolling pin.

Step 3) In a small bowl, combine the cottage cheese, egg yolk, parsley, and Parmesan cheese. Spread 1 tablespoon (approximately) of the mixture in the center of each chicken piece, leaving a 1/2 inch border all around. Roll up and set aside.

Step 4) Spoon half the tomato sauce into an 8 inch pie plate or baking dish. Arrange the chicken rolls on top, seam sides down. Pour the remaining tomato sauce over them and sprinkle with the shredded Mozzarella cheese.

** At this point if you want, the chicken rolls can be stored. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 6 hours.

Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes at 350 degrees or until the chicken is cooked through. Set one roll on each dinner plate and spoon some of the sauce over it.

Cook's Notes

Accompany with buttered spinach noodles and a salad of arugula with a garlic vinaigrette dressing.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Chicken & Turkey
Actual Cooking Time: 1.5 hours
Number of Servings: 4
Special Features: Make Ahead
Nutrition Content: Low Fat
Meal Type: Entree

Nutrient Information

Calories: 298
Total Fat: 7g
Carbohydrates: 8g
Protein: 48g
Sodium: 651mg