Tuscan chicken rolls are a delectable dish that combines the savory flavors of Tuscany with the convenience of a quick and easy weeknight meal. This dish is made with tender chicken breasts that are stuffed with a flavorful mixture of spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese, then wrapped in prosciutto and baked to perfection. The result is a juicy, flavorful chicken dish that is sure to impress your family and friends.
This article provides two variations of Tuscan chicken rolls: a classic version and a healthier version. The classic version uses butter and heavy cream to create a rich and decadent sauce, while the healthier version uses olive oil and low-fat milk to create a lighter and healthier dish. Both versions are equally delicious and can be customized to your liking.
In addition to the two main recipes, this article also includes a recipe for a simple Tuscan tomato sauce that can be served with the chicken rolls. This sauce is made with fresh tomatoes, garlic, basil, and olive oil, and it adds a bright and flavorful touch to the dish. The article also includes a recipe for a light and refreshing Tuscan salad that can be served as a side dish or appetizer.
Overall, this article provides a comprehensive guide to making Tuscan chicken rolls, including two different variations of the main recipe, a recipe for a Tuscan tomato sauce, and a recipe for a Tuscan salad. With its detailed instructions, helpful tips, and mouthwatering photos, this article will help you create a delicious and authentic Tuscan meal that will transport you to the heart of Italy.
TUSCAN CHICKEN SANDWICH
This Tuscan Chicken Sandwich features seasoned grilled chicken, provolone cheese, baby spinach leaves, roasted red peppers, and pesto mayo on Ciabatta rolls or sandwich buns.
Provided by Zona
Categories Chicken-Poultry
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the chicken cutlets between sheets of plastic wrap and pound thin.
- Sprinkle the chicken on both sides with garlic powder, dried oregano, salt and pepper.
- Drain and slice or dice the roasted red peppers.
- Pre-heat the grill for medium-high direct heat.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and the pesto and set aside.
- Grill the chicken until cooked through, about 3 - 5 minutes per side.
- Place the provolone slices onto the chicken to melt just a little during the last minute or two.
- Transfer the chicken to a plate and let rest about 3 minutes.
- If desired, toast the sandwich buns or Ciabatta rolls on the grill until heated through and lightly browned.
- Spread the pesto mayo onto both sides of the sandwich buns or rolls.
- On the bottom halves of the sandwich buns, layer the spinach leaves, chicken with melted provolone cheese, and roasted red peppers followed by the sandwich roll tops.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 865 calories, Carbohydrate 42 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 208 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 48 grams fat, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 64 grams protein, SaturatedFat 13 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 1163 milligrams sodium, Sugar 3 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 32 grams unsaturated fat
TUSCAN CHICKEN
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat a large, deep skillet over medium high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Add 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, half the chicken pieces, and a couple of crushed cloves of garlic.
- Brown chicken 2 minutes on each side and remove from pan. Add remaining oil, another single turn of the pan, remaining chicken pieces and garlic. Brown chicken 2 minutes on each side and remove. Add vinegar to the pan. Let it cook off.
- Add butter, shallots, and rosemary to the pan and cook 2 minutes, add flour and cook 1 minute more. Whisk in wine, reduce 1 minute. Whisk in broth and bring liquids up to a bubble. Return chicken to the pan and simmer over moderate heat 7 to 8 minutes to finish cooking chicken through.
- Dessert: This is a very rich meal. My suggestion for dessert is to set out a small cookie tray and offer coffee or tea.
CREAMY TUSCAN CHICKEN ROLLUPS
Thin chicken breasts filled with sun-dried tomatoes and whipped cream cheese are topped with a creamy basil sauce and served with Idahoan Signature™ Russets Mashed Potatoes.
Provided by Idahoan
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Idahoan®
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8 x 8-inch baking dish.
- Combine whipped cream cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic powder, and onion powder in a mixing bowl. Divide mixture among the chicken breast slices. Roll slices and place seam side down into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Bake in preheated oven until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, about 35 minutes.
- Prepare Idahoan Signature™ Russets Mashed Potatoes according to package instructions. Cover and keep warm.
- Combine heavy whipping cream, olive oil, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat stirring constantly. Cook until sauce begins to thicken, about 4 minutes. Stir in chopped basil and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese; remove from heat.
- Serve chicken topped with sauce and with a side of Idahoan Signature™ Russets Mashed Potatoes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 527.6 calories, Carbohydrate 39.4 g, Cholesterol 130.2 mg, Fat 28 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 32.3 g, SaturatedFat 12.7 g, Sodium 1179.6 mg, Sugar 3 g
TUSCAN CHICKEN ROLLS
This elegant entree can be on your table in in about a half an hour from start to finish. It's perfect when you want to impress your guests and don't have time! Best of all, this winner is low carb! Taken from Redbook.
Provided by yooper
Categories Chicken
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the chicken breasts, one at a time, between pieces of heavy plastic wrap and pound to an even thickness of 1/2 inch.
- Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
- Place one quarter each of the prosciutto, basil, red pepper and mozzarella in the center of each piece of chicken.
- Roll into a cylinder, tucking in the ends.
- Secure with a toothpick.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chicken and cook, turning carefully, so that all sides of the chicken are golden and nearly cooked through, about 12 minutes.
- Transfer to a plate.
- Add the Marsala and chicken broth to the skillet, stirring up any browned bits at the bottom of the skillet.
- Bring to a boil.
- Return chicken and any juices, cover, and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- Uncover, raise heat to high, and reduce sauce slightly, about 1 minute.
CREAMY TUSCAN CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY
Picture yourself on the coast of Tuscany, Italy. Flowy clothes, a beautiful breeze, and a view of the Tuscan Sea: you're ready to book your next vacation, aren't you? Well, we're here to bring Tuscany to you. How, you may ask? Well, that's what our easy Tuscan chicken is here for. Loaded with fresh veggies, herbs, and rich Parmesan cheese, it'll have you saying 'That's amore!'
Provided by Alvin Zhou
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Season the chicken all over with salt and pepper.
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-low heat.
- Place the chicken thighs skin side down in the skillet and cook for about 13 minutes to crisp up the skin. Move the chicken around from time to time to ensure it cooks evenly. The skin should be hard to the touch.
- Flip the chicken, then cook for about another 15 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. Remove from pan.
- Add the garlic and onion, stirring until onions are translucent. Stir in the tomatoes and spinach until the spinach is wilted.
- Add the heavy cream, salt, and pepper, bringing to a boil.
- Add the Parmesan cheese and parsley, stirring until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Place the chicken back in the pan, spooning the sauce on top of the chicken.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 714 calories, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 64 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 40 grams, Sugar 6 grams
ITALIAN CHICKEN ROLLS
Filled with mozzarella cheese, these chicken rolls are delicious! You could replace the chicken broth by dried cherry. I serve this with fettucine or white rice.
Provided by Redsie
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Grease a 2-quart baking dish. Heat 1 tsp of the oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until tender.
- Place each chicken breast between 2 pieces of plastic wrap. Pound lightly until about 1/8 inch thick. Remove plastic wrap.
- Brush tops of chicken breasts with remaining oil. On each chicken breast, place 1 slice of the mozzarella cheese and one-quarter of the cooked onion.
- Combine garlic powder, oregano and pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle evenly over chicken breasts. Fold in the sides and bottoms of chicken breasts; roll up each piece into a spiral, pressing edges to seal. Place bread crumbs in a shallow bowl; roll chicken roll-ups in crumbs to coat. Place in prepared baking dish. Drizzle broth over chicken. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and onion salt. Place 1 tsp of the butter on top of each roll-up.
- Bake in 375F oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.
- Serve with pasta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.9, Fat 17.9, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 103.5, Sodium 517.9, Carbohydrate 12, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.8, Protein 37.2
TUSCAN ROLLS
These are lovely, chewy-soft rolls with a hint of whole wheat. I shaped them into rolls, but they would make great rolls for sandwiches if you rolled the dough out into a large rectangle and cut it into 4 x 3 rectangular pieces and transferred them to the pan with no further shaping. You might also like to try them with butter or olive oil/balsamic vinegar dipping sauce. From Firehouse Food, Karen Kerr. Recipe cut in half from original to accommodate my Kitchenaid mixer :)
Provided by SharleneW
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 3h15m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Dissolve the yeast and sugar in the warm water in a large mixing bowl; let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in the molasses, salt, whole-wheat flour, and 1 cup of the all-purpose flour.
- Gradually knead in the remaining flour until the dough holds together in a ball and no longer sticks to your hands. (The amount of flour you use will depend onthe weather and humidity.).
- Turn out the dough onto a lightly floured work surface and knead it for 5 to 10 minutes, pushing it away from your body with the palm of your hand. Or knead the dough using a stand mixer with a dough hook on medium-low speed for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Once the dough is kneaded, place it in the bowl, cover it with a towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 1/2 hours.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface and knead it briefly. Pat it into a circle and cut it into 4 equal pieces. Cut each of those into 3 equal pieces. (I'm rather anal with my bread baking and formed them into balls approximately 118 grams each). Place these on baking sheets, spacing them 1 to 2 inches apart. (They rise up more than out). Put the baking sheets in a warm place and let the rolls rise again for 30 minutes.
- Adjust the oven rack to the center position and preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Dust the rolls lightly with flour. Bake for 10 minutes, then reduce the heat to 350°F and bake for 12 minutes longer.
- The rolls are done when they are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped. Serve warm with butter or olive oil for dipping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.5, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 585.2, Carbohydrate 47.3, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 3.2, Protein 6.3
ITALIAN CHICKEN ROLL-UPS
Because I have a busy schedule, I like to keep a batch of these tender chicken rolls in the freezer. Coated with golden crumbs, they seem fancy enough for company. I've substituted mozzarella cheese for the provolone and pastrami for the ham with equally delicious results. -Barbara Wobser, Sandusky, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°. Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Place a slice of ham and half slice of provolone cheese on each piece of chicken. Roll up from a short side and tuck in ends; secure with a toothpick. , In a shallow bowl, combine crumbs, Romano cheese and parsley. Pour milk into another bowl. Dip chicken rolls in milk, then roll in crumb mixture. , Place roll-ups, seam side down, on a greased baking sheet. Spritz chicken with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, 25 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Remove toothpicks. Freeze option: Wrap unbaked chicken roll-ups individually in plastic wrap; place in a large resealable freezer bag. Freeze up to 2 months. To use, completely thaw in the refrigerator. Preheat oven to 425°. Unwrap roll-ups and place on a greased baking sheet. Spritz with nonstick cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes or until juices run clear.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 433 calories, Fat 20g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 144mg cholesterol, Sodium 2023mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 52g protein.
Tips:
- To ensure the chicken rolls stay intact while cooking, use toothpicks or kitchen twine to secure them closed.
- For a crispy outer layer, sear the chicken rolls in a hot skillet before transferring them to the oven.
- To prevent the chicken from drying out, use a meat thermometer to ensure it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- For a flavorful filling, use a variety of herbs, cheeses, and vegetables.
- Serve the chicken rolls with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a salad.
Conclusion:
Tuscan chicken rolls are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. With their crispy outer layer, tender and juicy interior, and flavorful filling, these chicken rolls are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to prepare chicken, give this recipe a try – you won't be disappointed!
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