Italian Chicken Spirals

Italian Chicken Spirals


1. Place a chicken breast half, boned side up, between 2 pieces of plastic wrap.

2. Pound chicken lightly to 1/4-inch thickness.

3. Repeat with remaining chicken breast halves.

4. Set aside.

5. Place spinach leaves in a colander; pour boiling water over leaves in the colander set in sink.

6. Drain spinach on paper towels.

7. Place a chicken breast half, smooth side down, on a cutting board or other flat surface.

8. Season with salt and pepper.

9. Arrange a slice of prosciutto on chicken.

10. Spread a rounded tablespoon of cheese evenly over prosciutto.

11. Arrange a spinach leaf on top.

12. Roll chicken tightly from one long edge and place, seam side down, in a greased shallow baking pan.

13. Repeat with remaining chicken breast halves.

14. Combine olive oil and paprika; brush over chicken.

15. Bake in a 375 degree F oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until chicken is tender and no longer pink; cool slightly.

16. Cover and refrigerate several hours.

17. For Basil Mayonnaise: Combine mayonnaise, fresh basil, shallot, and garlic in a food processor bowl or blender container.

18. Cover and process or blend until almost smooth.

19. Cover and chill up to 4 hours.

20. To serve, trim off ends of chicken rolls.

21. Cut each chicken roll into 6 slices.

22. Arrange slices on serving plate.

23. Serve with Basil Mayonnaise spooned into a sweet pepper half and garnish with fresh basil, if desired.

24. Makes 36 appetizers.

25. Make-Ahead Tip: Prepare chicken.

26. Cover and chill up to 8 hours.

27. Prepare mayonnaise.

28. Cover and chill up to 4 hours.

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