Chicken Parmesan Roll-Ups with Stuffed Ricotta Spinach

Hello, yummy! This dish was not only great in nutritional value, but was also fairly low in WW Points+ and absolutely delicious as well. Seriously, pictures and words can't even begin to do this dish justice. It's basically a combination of classic Chicken Parmesan with my recipe for Cheesy Lasagna Roll-Ups. Definitely one of my favorite recipes that I have made since I have started cooking (and my family really enjoyed this one too)! You ABSOLUTELY have to try this one yourself (and you know I mean it when I give a rave review like this one)... Enjoy!

CHICKEN PARMESAN ROLL-UPS with STUFFED RICOTTA SPINACH

Servings: 4

Nutritional Information:

WW Points Plus: 3+ for one roll-up, 7+ for two roll-ups (assuming 2 oz of chicken per roll-up)

Note: Nutritional values below do not reflect chicken or spinach and are for two roll-ups (1/4 dish) (3+)

Ingredients:

• 8 chicken cutlets (about 2-3 oz each), pounded
• 1/3 cup Panko breadcrumbs
• 2 TBSP Parmesan cheese
• 3 TBSP egg beaters (or egg whites)
• 2 oz frozen spinach (or to taste)
• 3 TBSP part skim ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup WW Italian blend cheese
• 1/2 cup Light Ragu sauce, no sugar added
• Optional: salt/pepper/Italian spices to taste

Directions:

1. Cook spinach according to package directions (if frozen) and place in the freezer to cool.
2. Take each cutlet and place between two pieces of tin foil and hammer chicken until flat.
3. In one bowl, combine 1/3 cup Panko and 1 TBSP Parmesan cheese.
4. In another bowl, pour 2 TBSP egg beaters (or egg whites).
5. In a third bowl, combine 1 TBSP Parmesan cheese, 1 TBSP egg beaters, 3 TBSP ricotta cheese, and 1/4 c WW Italian cheese.
6. Remove spinach from the freezer and remove all excess water using paper towels.
7. Add dried spinach to the third bowl of cheese/egg mixture.
8. Fill each chicken cutlet with a spoonful of the cheese/egg/spinach mixture and roll up.
9. Dip chicken in the bowl with plain egg and then roll in the Panko/cheese mixture.
10. Repeat steps 8-9 until all chicken has been filled and coated (see picture to the right).
11. Bake chicken for about 22 minutes at 360° F.
12. Remove chicken from the oven and top with one spoonful of sauce and WW Italian cheese (from the remaining 1/4 cup).
13. Allow chicken to cook for about 3-5 more minutes (or until cheese begins to melt).
14. Enjoy!

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