Monday, June 7, 2010

CHICKEN ROLL-UPS

I have altered this recipe because you could use a number of ingredients to stuff in the chicken. I will share what I have cooked twice and we consider it delicious, easy and a family pleaser.
Buy 3 or 4 chicken breasts if you are feeding a family and just 2 breasts for 2.
Take the breasts and put in a plastic storage bag or between wax paper and using a rolling pin or tenderizer pound the chicken until thin and flat. This exercise is a great stress release! :)
The following ingredients are for two breasts so add more of everything if you increase the recipe.
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts pounded flat and thin
1 (4-once) piece imported italian fontina cheese (you can use other cheeses, I have, but the fontina is by far the most delicious)
2 slices imported prosciutto (I have used ham off the bone from the deli thinly sliced also and they are both delicious)
4 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (you could use canola or a different choice)
Salt and Pepper
1 cup portobello mushrooms (I have used a variety of different mushrooms)
1/2 cup dry white wine (if you don't want to use wine you could use chicken stock)
Rosemary if you have it in your spice cupboard, just a couple of shakes
Take your flattened chicken breast and lay it out and place in the center the ham and cheese. Roll the chicken breast with filling into a sausage shape and secure with toothpicks. Season with salt and pepper.
Heat the oil (2 tablespoons) and butter in your frying pan. Quickly brown the chicken roll-ups over medium high heat turning from side to side. Reduce the heat to low and scatter the mushrooms into the pan. Add the wine (or chicken stock) and rosemary. Cook turning the chicken rolls frequently. Cook about 10 to 15 minutes. When the cheese starts to seep out the chicken is done. Remove it from the pan to a cutting board. Cut the roll-ups at an angles and cover to keep warm. Reheat the pan juices and swirl in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Season to taste. Arrange the chicken and mushrooms over fresh steamed spinach, romaine lettuce, pasta ( your choice) and add the sauce. This is absolutely delicious! Enjoy...............................

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