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Hazelnut Chicken Rolls

These breaded chicken rolls are elegant-looking and fun to make! The hazelnut-spinach filling makes for a memorable meal. Try serving with roasted root vegetables and a light green salad.

Prep Time

PT10M

Cook Time

PT45M

Serves

6

Ingredients

  • 6 boneless, skinless chicken breast(s)
  • 1 box frozen spinach
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) hazelnuts, finely-chopped
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) pepper, ground
  • 1 egg(s), beaten
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) butter
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) dry white wine

    • Instructions

    1. 1 Pound chicken breasts with a mallet until thin.
    2. 2 Cook spinach according to package instructions. Drain and press out as much liquid as possible.
    3. 3 Spoon some spinach and 1 tsp (5 mL) Parmesan cheese evenly on each breast. Roll up from narrow end, and fasten with a toothpick.
    4. 4 Combine hazelnuts, flour and pepper. Dip rolls into beaten egg, then nut and flour mixture.
    5. 5 Heat butter and olive oil in baking pan. Place rolls in a pan and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 45 minutes.
    6. 6 Transfer rolls to a heated platter and remove toothpicks. Add wine to the pan to loosen any browned bits.
    7. 7 Pour over chicken and serve.
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