Dinner for 8

Baked Mozzarella Chicken Rolls

Name: Baked Mozzarella Chicken Rolls
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 cup whole wheat italian style bread crumbs; 6 tbsp grated parmesan cheese; 5 oz fresh baby spinach; 1 clove minced garlic and olive oil for sauteeing; 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese; 1/3 cup beaten egg whites; 3 oz fresh mozzarella cheese; 1 cup marinara sauce; fresh basil for topping (optional)

$6.59for 460 minServes 8

Thin chicken breasts wrap spinach, ricotta, and mozzarella, then bake under marinara with a crisp Parmesan breadcrumb coating.

Photo: pinchofyum.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Chicken breast, 2 lb$3.49/lb typical	2 lb	$6.98Typical price
	Bread crumbs, 4 oz$0.14/oz typical	4 oz	$0.56Typical price
	Parmesan, 1.25 oz$0.55/oz typical	1.25 oz	$0.72Typical price
	Spinach, 5 oz$0.35/oz typical	5 oz	$1.75Typical price
	Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
	Cottage cheese, 4 oz$0.17/oz typical	4 oz	$0.68Typical price
	Eggs, 1.5$0.30 each typical	1.5	$0.49Typical price
	Mozzarella, 3 oz$0.30/oz typical	3 oz	$0.90Typical price
	Pasta sauce, 8.5 oz$0.10/oz typical	8.5 oz	$0.85Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$13.19

Swaps

Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap mozzarella for cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
Swap bread crumbs for stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices

60 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
8servings as written
$typical cost tier

Italian High-protein Budget Family Dinners

Typical price

$1.65 per serving$6.59 for 4

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The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.

Ingredients

2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup whole wheat italian style bread crumbs
6 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
5 oz fresh baby spinach
1 clove minced garlic and olive oil for sauteeing
1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1/3 cup beaten egg whites
3 oz fresh mozzarella cheese
1 cup marinara sauce
fresh basil for topping (optional)

Steps

Heat the oven to 375°F and lightly oil a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
Slice the chicken breasts horizontally and pound them to about 1/4-inch thickness.
Sauté spinach and garlic in oil for 3 minutes, then cool the mixture briefly.
Mix the spinach with ricotta, spread it over the chicken, and place mozzarella strips in the centers before rolling.
Dip each roll in beaten egg whites, coat it with breadcrumbs and Parmesan, and place it seam-side down.
Pour marinara around the rolls and bake uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165°F.

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