Nonna Pia’s Legendary Chicken Rollatini — a dish full of comfort, tradition, and irresistible flavor. 🍗👵🧀

Tender chicken, gooey cheese, and Nonna Pia’s secret touch… her legendary Chicken Rollatini is what family dinners are made of. 👵🍗🧀 Rolled with love, baked to perfection, and served with a side of joy. Who’s coming over for a plate? ❤️🍽

🍽 Nonna Pia’s Legendary Chicken Rollatini Recipe

Servings: 4–6
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour

Ingredients

• 6 thin chicken cutlets (pounded thin if needed)
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or 1 tsp dried)
• 1 egg
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 1 ½ cups marinara sauce (homemade or store-bought)
• 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs, beaten (for breading)
• Olive oil for searing
• Extra mozzarella and Parmesan for topping (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Prepare the Cheese Filling:
   In a bowl, mix ricotta, mozzarella, Parmigiano, parsley, 1 egg, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and creamy.
3. Stuff the Chicken:
   Lay out the chicken cutlets. Spoon 1–2 tablespoons of cheese mixture onto each cutlet. Roll tightly and secure with toothpicks if needed.
4. Bread the Rolls:
   Dredge each roll in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat in breadcrumbs.
5. Sear the Rollatini:
   Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear each roll until golden brown on all sides (about 2–3 minutes per side).
6. Bake:
   Place the seared rollatini in a baking dish. Pour marinara sauce over the top. Sprinkle with extra mozzarella and Parmesan if desired. Cover loosely with foil.
7. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked (internal temp 165°F). Remove foil in last 10 minutes for a bubbly, golden top.
8. Serve Hot:
   Garnish with fresh basil or parsley. Serve with pasta, roasted veggies, or a crisp green salad.