Chicken, Zucchini, and Mozzarella Roll-ups

Friday, December 6, 2013

Chicken, Zucchini, and Mozzarella Roll-ups

Ingredients:

1 teaspoon olive oil
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 1/2 cups (1 medium) zucchini, shredded
1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
3 ounces part skim shredded mozzarella
salt and pepper to taste
8 thin chicken cutlets, 3 ounces each
1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1 lemon, juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and fresh pepper
olive oil non-stick spray

Directions:

1.  Preheat oven to 450 degrees.  Lightly spray a baking dish with non-stick spray.

2.  Wash and dry cutlets, season with salt and pepper.

3.  In a large skillet, heat oil on medium-high heat.  When hot, saute the garlic until golden. Add zucchini, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper and saute about 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Set aside to cool.  When cool, add mozzarella cheese and mix to combine.

4.  Lay chicken cutlets down on a working surface and spread 3 tablespoons of zucchini-cheese mixture on each cutlet.  Loosely roll each one.

5.  Combine breadcrumbs and remaining 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese in one bowl.  In a second bowl combine olive oil, lemon juice, and pepper.

6.  Dip chicken in lemon-oil mixture, then in breadcrumbs and place seam side down in a baking dish.  (NO toothpicks needed).  Repeat with the remaining chicken.  When finished, lightly spray with oil spray.

7.  Bake 20-25 minutes.  Serve immediately.

Yields 8 servings.

This breaded chicken is baked to perfection! Even non-vegetable lovers will love this dish.

Serve with a house salad or whatever tingles your tastebuds.

Photo By:  Allie Grossman