Italian Chicken Spirals

Submitted by Chippie1

"I found this at Better Homes & Garden's website and they make great appetizers! These colorful spirals are filled with green spinach, pink prosciutto, and white cheese spread."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 36 Appetizers

ingredients

• 6 large boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• 6 leaves spinach, stems removed
• 6 slices thin prosciutto
• 1⁄2 cup cream cheese, softened
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1⁄4 teaspoon paprika
• 3⁄4 cup mayonnaise
• 1⁄2 cup loosely packed fresh basil
• 1⁄2 shallot
• 1⁄2 clove garlic

directions

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.