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Herbed ricotta stuffed chicken rolls with creamy filling and herbs, perfect for dinner.

Herbed Ricotta Chicken Rollatini

This herbed ricotta stuffed chicken rollatini is a comforting and easy weeknight dinner that feels special without the fuss.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Rollatini
  • 4 pieces thin chicken cutlets
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped basil (or 1 teaspoon dried)
  • 1 teaspoon thyme (fresh or dried)
  • 1/3 cup grated parmesan
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional but recommended)
  • 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup marinara sauce or crushed tomatoes (optional)
  • Toothpicks optional For securing rolls

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat your oven to 400°F. Lightly oil a baking dish, or spoon a thin layer of marinara on the bottom if you want a saucier bake.
  2. In a bowl, mix ricotta, garlic, herbs, parmesan, lemon zest, a pinch of salt, and pepper. Adjust salt if needed.
  3. Lay the chicken cutlets out. Season both sides with salt and pepper. Spread the filling across each cutlet, leaving a small border.
  4. Roll each piece up snugly, seam side down in the baking dish. Use toothpicks if necessary.
  5. Drizzle olive oil over the top or spoon marinara around the rolls, but not too much if you want browning.
Cooking
  1. Bake for about 25 to 30 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes at the end for browning if desired.
  2. Rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Notes

These rolls can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the fridge before baking. For meal prep, reheat gently with a splash of sauce.