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18-Inch Pizza Parlor Style Chicken Roll

Yields115 ServingsPrep Time40 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time1 hr

Protein-rich, creamy ricotta, and a rich marinara sauce bring classic flavors to this reimagined chicken roll.

Chicken Roll

 8 ounces puff pastry
 1 tablespoon olive oil
 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
 1 tablespoon minced rosemary
 14 ounces fresh spinach, roughly chopped
 3/4 cup plain marinara sauce
 6 ounces cooked, shredded chicken breast (see note below)
 1/2 cup part skim ricotta cheese
 1/4 cup grated part skim mozzarella cheese
1

Thaw the puff pastry by letting it stand at room temperature for about 10 minutes and preheat the oven to 450F. Have a large baking sheet handy.

3

Add oil and garlic to a large skillet and cook over low-medium heat, until garlic is fragrant and slightly golden, about 3 minutes. Be sure to stir it and watch it so that it does not burn.

5

Pour oil from the skillet into a small bowl. Add minced rosemary to the oil and let stand. Keep garlic in the skillet.

7

Add spinach to the skillet and cook over medium-high. Use tongs to toss it. Cook until just wilted, about a minute and a half (you don't want to overcook it or have a lot of liquid released). Remove from the skillet and let stand at room temperature for ten minutes.

9

While the spinach is cooling, place your puff pastry dough on a large piece of parchment paper. Roll it into a 20x8-inch rectangle.

11

Drain any liquid released from the spinach and combine it with marinara sauce, shredded chicken breast, and ricotta cheese in a medium bowl. Stir well to combine. Drain any excess liquid out.

13

Spoon the spinach chicken mixture down the center of the puff pastry dough, leaving about 2.5 inches on each side and an inch at the top and bottom. Sprinkle the mozzarella on top.

15

Use a sharp knife to cut 1-inch diagonal strips on both sides, stemming from the filling to the edge of the dough. Fold the strips in a criss-cross pattern across the filling, pinching the edges into the dough on the other side, and tuck the top and bottom in towards the filling.

17

Pick up the edges of the parchment paper and transfer the roll to the baking sheet. Brush the rosemary oil over the top and sides. Bake at 450F until dough is lightly browned, about 15 to 17 minutes.

18

Let cool slightly before slicing into 1.5-inch pieces and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 12 servings

Servings 0


Amount Per Serving
Calories 174
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g16%

Saturated Fat 3g15%
Cholesterol 18mg6%
Sodium 235mg10%
Total Carbohydrate 12g4%

Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Sugars 1g
Protein 9g18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.