Mozzarella Chicken Rolls

Directions

1. 1
   If the chicken is not already thinly sliced, prep by pounding the chicken until thin enough for quick cooking.
2. 2
   Prep the filling: Chop the bacon and fry until almost crisp, add the chopped onion and saute until soft.
3. 3
   Drain the grease and add the garlic and chopped spinach, saute for just a couple of minutes to wilt spinach.
4. 4
   Combine ricotta, parmesan and spinach mixture and set aside.
5. 5
   Assemble the chicken: Oil the bottom of a large baking dish and preheat oven to 450F.
6. 6
   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.