Italian Chicken Spirals
- 6 large boneless skinless chicken breast halves
- 6 leaves spinach, stems removed
- 6 slices thin prosciutto
- 12 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 14 teaspoon paprika
- 34 cup mayonnaise
- 12 cup loosely packed fresh basil
- 12 shallot
- 12 clove garlic
- 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.
chicken, thin prosciutto, cream cheese, olive oil, paprika, mayonnaise, fresh basil, shallot, clove garlic
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/italian-chicken-spirals-62098 (may not work)