**Mediterranean Cheesy Chicken Roll-Ups

Ingredients

• 2 large chicken breasts (thinly sliced into cutlets)

• 1 cup spinach (fresh or frozen, squeezed dry)

• ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped

• ½ cup crumbled feta cheese

• ½ cup shredded mozzarella

• 2 tbsp cream cheese (softened)

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• ½ tsp paprika

• Salt & pepper to taste

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• ½ cup chicken broth

• ¼ cup heavy cream (optional for extra sauce)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Chicken

• Slice each chicken breast horizontally to make thin cutlets.

• Pound lightly to flatten evenly.

• Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.

2. Make the Filling

• In a bowl combine:
  spinach + feta + mozzarella + cream cheese + sun-dried tomatoes + Italian seasoning.

• Mix into a thick cheesy filling.

3. Roll the Chicken

• Spread 1–2 tbsp filling on each cutlet.

• Roll tightly and secure with toothpicks.

4. Sear the Roll-Ups

• Heat olive oil in a pan.

• Sear chicken roll-ups on all sides until lightly golden.

5. Add Sauce & Cook

• Pour in chicken broth (and cream if using).

• Cover and cook on low for 12–15 minutes until chicken is done and sauce thickens.

6. Serve

• Drizzle extra sauce over the roll-ups.

• Serve with rice, pasta, or roasted vegetables.

Q&A

Q1: Can I bake instead of pan-cook?

Yes! Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes. Add a bit of broth to the baking dish so the rolls stay moist.

Q2: Can I substitute cheese?

Yes — mozzarella → cheddar or provolone.
Feta → goat cheese or cottage cheese.

Q3: What can I use instead of sun-dried tomatoes?

Chopped cherry tomatoes, roasted red peppers, or olives.

Q4: How do I keep roll-ups from opening?

Use toothpicks or kitchen twine.
Also make sure the filling isn’t too runny.

Q5: Can I make it spicy?

Add chili flakes or a little peri-peri sauce to the filling.

Q6: What’s the best side dish?

• Lemon herb rice

• Garlic butter pasta

• Mediterranean salad

• Roasted potatoes