A quick and tasty idea to cook chicken breast, in a simple yet flavorful way. The chicken rolls with zucchini and speck are prepared in a few minutes and then cooked in a pan… thanks to the tasty and cheesy filling, everyone will really like them. You will need thinly sliced chicken breast, zucchini to grill, speck, provola and a handful of breadcrumbs… just create the rolls and cut them to form pinwheels. Try this recipe, it’s really delicious!
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 2People
- Cooking methods: Stove
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 471.54 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 6.06 (g) of which sugars 0.51 (g)
- Proteins 58.69 (g)
- Fat 24.33 (g) of which saturated 11.98 (g)of which unsaturated 9.92 (g)
- Fibers 1.25 (g)
- Sodium 1,425.08 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 230 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 9 oz chicken breast (thinly sliced)
- 2 zucchini
- 3 oz speck
- 3.5 oz provola (or scamorza)
- breadcrumbs
- herbs (dried, as desired)
- extra virgin olive oil
- salt
Tools
- Frying Pan
- Grill Pan
- Slicer or mandoline
- Toothpicks
- Cutting Board
Preparation
Wash the zucchini, trim the ends, and slice them thinly lengthwise. Use a slicer or mandoline to ensure even thickness.
Grill the zucchini for a few minutes on a non-stick grill pan, adding a pinch of salt.
Take the chicken slices and coat them in breadcrumbs, mixed with herbs as desired (thyme, oregano, rosemary, or others).
Place a slice of speck, 1-2 slices of zucchini, and 1-2 thin slices of provola on each (1).
Roll the chicken to form rolls, and secure them with 2-3 toothpicks (2).
Cut each roll into 2-3 slices (depending on size). Each roll should remain secured with the toothpick, otherwise it will open.
Heat a pan with a little olive oil, place the rolls in, and brown them on all sides (3).
Continue cooking by lowering the heat slightly until the meat is cooked. Cooking times depend on the thickness of the chicken breast.
The chicken rolls with zucchini and speck are ready, remove the toothpicks and serve them hot, drizzled with the cooking juices.
Tips and Notes
For this preparation, the chicken slices need to be very thin, otherwise it will be difficult to roll and cook them.
Grill the zucchini for only a few minutes; they shouldn’t char, just be soft enough to roll.
Be careful not to over-salt, as both speck and cheese are already flavorful on their own.
FAQ
Can I use other types of meat or cold cuts?
You can substitute chicken with (thinly) sliced veal or pork loin. Instead of speck, you can use cooked ham.
