Italian Chicken Spirals Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

6 large boneless skinless chicken breast halves
6 leaves spinach, stems removed
6 slices thin prosciutto
1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 tsp paprika
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh basil
1/2 shallot
1/2 clove garlic

Directions:

Place a chicken breast half, boned side up, between 2 pieces of plastic wrap.
Pound chicken lightly to 1/4-inch thickness.
Repeat with remaining chicken breast halves.
Set aside.
Place spinach leaves in a colander; pour boiling water over leaves in the colander set in sink.
Drain spinach on paper towels.
Place a chicken breast half, smooth side down, on a cutting board or other flat surface.
Season with salt and pepper.
Arrange a slice of prosciutto on chicken.
Spread a rounded tablespoon of cheese evenly over prosciutto.
Arrange a spinach leaf on top.
Roll chicken tightly from one long edge and place, seam side down, in a greased shallow baking pan.
Repeat with remaining chicken breast halves.
Combine olive oil and paprika; brush over chicken.
Bake in a 375 degree F oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until chicken is tender and no longer pink; cool slightly.
Cover and refrigerate several hours.
For Basil Mayonnaise: Combine mayonnaise, fresh basil, shallot, and garlic in a food processor bowl or blender container.
Cover and process or blend until almost smooth.
Cover and chill up to 4 hours.
To serve, trim off ends of chicken rolls.
Cut each chicken roll into 6 slices.
Arrange slices on serving plate.
Serve with Basil Mayonnaise spooned into a sweet pepper half and garnish with fresh basil, if desired.
Makes 36 appetizers.
Make-Ahead Tip: Prepare chicken.
Cover and chill up to 8 hours.
Prepare mayonnaise.
Cover and chill up to 4 hours.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1815.27 Kcal (7600 kJ)
Calories from fat	989.46 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	109.94g	169%
Cholesterol	516.17mg	172%
Sodium	3806.56mg	159%
Potassium	7903.81mg	168%
Total Carbs	49.2g	16%
Sugars	5.63g	23%
Dietary Fiber	21.46g	86%
Protein	177.6g	355%
Vitamin C	289.1mg	482%
Iron	31.1mg	173%
Calcium	1124.4mg	112%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	95.04 Kcal (398 kJ)
Calories from fat	51.8 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.76g	169%
Cholesterol	27.02mg	172%
Sodium	199.29mg	159%
Potassium	413.8mg	168%
Total Carbs	2.58g	16%
Sugars	0.29g	23%
Dietary Fiber	1.12g	86%
Protein	9.3g	355%
Vitamin C	15.1mg	482%
Iron	1.6mg	173%
Calcium	58.9mg	112%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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