Mozzarella Chicken Rolls

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   If the chicken is not already thinly sliced, prep by pounding the chicken until thin enough for quick cooking.

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   Prep the filling: Chop the bacon and fry until almost crisp, add the chopped onion and saute until soft.

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   Drain the grease and add the garlic and chopped spinach, saute for just a couple of minutes to wilt spinach.

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   Combine ricotta, parmesan and spinach mixture and set aside.

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   Assemble the chicken: Oil the bottom of a large baking dish and preheat oven to 450F.

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   Place 2 tbsp spinach mixture in center of chicken breast, roll up and place seam down in baking dish.

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   Repeat for remaining pieces.

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   Sprinkle each piece with bread crumbs.

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   Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.

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    Uncover and bake another 5-10 minutes until crispy browned and cooked through.

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    Spoon 1-2 tbsp of marinara on each breast and cover with slice of mozzarella and sprinkle with fresly chopped basil.

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    Return to a hot oven just until marinara heated and cheese is melted.

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    Note: leave a little space between breasts so each are covered with crumbs and all get good and crispyfied perfectly.

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    :-)

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    Pairs wonderfully with my Roasted Bacon Onion Veggies and Brussels Sprouts and either of my Risotto recipes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.