Abby's Chicken Rollatini - Stuffed chicken breast with spinach, ricotta, and mozzarella cheese, topped with marinara sauce

Abby's Chicken Rollatini is a delicious Italian-inspired dish that features tender chicken breasts stuffed with a flavorful mixture of spinach, ricotta, and mozzarella cheese. The chicken is then topped with a tangy marinara sauce and baked to perfection. This savory and satisfying dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup frozen spinach, thawed and drained
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups marinara sauce
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally to create a pocket for the stuffing.
3. In a medium bowl, combine the spinach, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
4. Spoon the spinach and cheese mixture into each chicken breast pocket, dividing the mixture evenly among them. Secure the openings with toothpicks.
5. Place the stuffed chicken breasts in a baking dish and top with marinara sauce. Cover the dish with foil.
6. Bake for 25 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and golden.
7. Remove the toothpicks from the chicken breasts before serving.
8. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

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