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Sliced chicken rollatini stuffed with spinach and red bell pepper, arranged on a rectangular white plate with fresh spinach leaves beside the rolls. A red bell pepper is visible in the background.

Chicken Pinwheels

Light baked chicken pinwheels stuffed with spinach, roasted red peppers, and mozzarella. Simple ingredients. Big flavor. Easy enough for weeknights and great for meal prep.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 313 kcal

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • sharp knife
  • Measuring spoons
  • Plastic wrap
  • Meat mallet or rolling pin
  • Large Skillet
  • Tongs
  • Baking dish
  • Aluminum foil or nonstick spray
  • Toothpicks or kitchen twine
  • Instant-read meat thermometer

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds chicken breasts Boneless, skinless
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup fresh spinach chopped
  • ½ cup roasted red peppers sliced
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • Toothpicks or kitchen twine

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking dish with foil or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap. Pound until about ¼-inch thick. Season both sides evenly with salt and pepper.
    Two raw chicken breasts on plastic wrap, one flattened with a meat mallet; bowls of chopped spinach and sliced red peppers, and a bottle of oil are nearby on a white surface.
  • Step 2: Spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard over each flattened chicken breast. Add chopped spinach, roasted red peppers, and a light sprinkle of mozzarella.
    Raw chicken breasts are laid flat on plastic wrap. One breast is topped with chopped spinach, shredded cheese, and sliced red peppers. Bowls of spinach and peppers, and dishes of salt and pepper are nearby.
  • Step 3: Roll the chicken up tightly from one end to the other. Secure each roll with toothpicks or kitchen twine to help hold everything together. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear each roll for 2 to 3 minutes per side until lightly golden.
    A raw chicken breast wrapped in plastic wrap sits next to an unwrapped chicken breast, some chopped spinach in a bowl, and sliced red peppers in another bowl on a white surface.
  • Step 4: Transfer the chicken to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Slice into pinwheels and serve warm.
    A baking dish lined with foil holds three stuffed and seasoned chicken breasts secured with toothpicks. Nearby are a cutting board with a knife, a bottle of oil, a red bell pepper, and a few spinach leaves.
  • Step 5: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Slice into pinwheels and serve warm.
    A sliced stuffed chicken breast with herbs and red bell pepper sits on a wooden cutting board with a knife, next to fresh spinach, bell pepper, oil, toothpicks, and a foil-lined baking dish.

Notes

  • Use toothpicks spaced evenly to keep the rolls tight.
  • Slice with a sharp knife for clean pinwheels.
  • Pat the spinach dry to avoid excess moisture.
  • Check temperature in the thickest part of the roll.

Storage Directions

  • Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Freezer: Freeze fully cooked pinwheels for up to 2 months. Wrap tightly to prevent freezer burn.
  • Reheat: Reheat gently in the oven at 325°F or in the microwave until warmed through.
  • Make Ahead: You can assemble and roll the chicken up to 24 hours in advance. Store covered in the fridge and cook when ready.

Disclaimer:

Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.

Nutrition

Calories: 313kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 52gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 156mgSodium: 1250mgPotassium: 933mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 977IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 109mgIron: 2mg
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