Chicken Carciofi
4 (6-8 oz. each) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 slices (thin) prosciutto
2 slices (thin) Mild Provolone, halved
1 C. Fresh Spinach
1/2 C. matchstick carrots
1 bag (12 oz) Artichoke Hearts, thawed
Kitchen string
Flour
4 T olive oil
1 C. chicken broth
1 jar (16 oz) Artichoke Pizza Toppers
Place chicken breasts, smooth side up in a plastic food storage bag. lb. both sides of breast with meat tenderizer mallet to even thickness (about 1/4 inch). (For best results, start in center, pounding outwards.) Place 1 slice prosciutto and half slice cheese on each breast. Layer spinach, carrots and 1/2 bag artichoke hearts in equal amounts atop each breast. Carefully roll chicken breasts, long side to long side, into log-shaped rolls (roulades). Tie each roulade securely with 3 pieces kitchen string; dust each lightly with pan searing flour. Heat oil in braising pan on MEDIUM-HIGH. When oil begins to smoke faintly, add meat to pan. When lightly browned, turn; continue browning on all sides. Add remaining artichokes, chicken broth and pizza topper. Cover; reduce heat to MEDIUM-LOW. Simmer about 20 min; remove cover. Simmer 10 min. Remove meat from pan; cut off strings and remove. Slice roulades into discs; serve with sauce. Option: Top with shredded Asiago cheese.
Yield: 6 servings
Serving Size: 4 oz. roulade slices with 1/2 C. sauce
Calories: 310
Fat: 15g
Fiber: 4g