Dinner for 8
Baked Mozzarella Chicken Rolls
Thin chicken breasts wrap spinach, ricotta, and mozzarella, then bake under marinara with a crisp Parmesan breadcrumb coating.
Typical price
$6.59for 4 servings
$1.65 per serving$6.59 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
- 60 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
ItalianHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 2 lb | $6.98Typical price |
| Bread crumbs$0.14/oz typical | 4 oz | $0.56Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.72Typical price |
| Spinach$0.35/oz typical | 5 oz | $1.75Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Cottage cheese or ricotta$0.17/oz typical | 4 oz | $0.68Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1.5 | $0.49Typical price |
| Mozzarella$0.30/oz typical | 3 oz | $0.90Typical price |
| Pasta sauce$0.10/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $0.85Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $13.19 | |
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.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Mozzarella for Cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
- Bread crumbs for Stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices
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