Shelly's Recipe

Italian Herb and Cheese Crusted Chicken Rolls

Category: Chicken

Serves 6-8

1 (14 oz) can of whole tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup asiago cheese, shredded
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 head of roasted garlic.
2 tsp Italian seasoning
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2 inch thickness
2 tbs olive oil
2 cups Italian bread crumbs
kosher salt a black pepper to taste

Wrap a whole head of garlic in foil and bake for about 40 minutes at 350 degrees.
To prepare the chicken breasts, place them between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and pound them to 1/2 inch thick with a meat mallet or heavy pan.
Season the chicken on all sides with salt and pepper.
In a large bowl add the chopped tomatoes, cheeses, roasted garlic and parsley. Season with a little salt and pepper, then mix well to combine.
In the center of each chicken breast place 2-3 tbs of the tomato cheese mixture, then roll the chicken breast the encase the filling.
Secure the chicken rolls with toothpicks.
Trim the ends of the chicken rolls in order to give them a uniform appearance.
Brush the outside of the chicken rolls with olive oil, then dip them into the seasoned bread crumbs to cover completely.
Shake off excess then place the rolls on a foil covered baking sheet and bake for about 40 minutes or until cooked through. in a 350 degree oven.