Stuffed Chicken Rolls with Mushroom Gravy Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time13 Min
Ready In18 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexHealthyServings4
CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient
Interest GroupHealthy

Ingredients

 Mushrooms1 Cup (16 tbs), sliced
 Margarine2 Teaspoon, divided
 All-purpose flour - 2 teaspoons
 Instant chicken broth and seasoning mix - 1 packed, dissolved in 1/2 cup of hot water
 Hot water1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Lemon juice1/2 Teaspoon
 Onion1/4 Cup (16 tbs), diced
 Celery1/4 Cup (16 tbs), diced
 Green bell pepper1/4 Cup (16 tbs), diced
 Garlic1 Clove (5gm), minced
 Onion and garlic-flavored croutons - 1 ounce
 Egg1
 Chicken cutlets - 2 of 3 ounces each, pounded to 1/8-inch thickness

Directions

MAKING
1) Combine together the mushrooms and 1 teaspoon of margarine in a 1-quart microwavable shallow casserole and microwave on HIGH (100%) for 4 minutes, till tendered. Halfway through the cooking time, stir once.
2) Over the mushrooms, sprinkle the flour and stir well to combine. Microwave on HIGH for another 1 minute.
3) Add the lemon juice and the dissolved broth mixture and stir well to combine.
4) Transfer the cooked contents to a bowl and set aside.
5) In the same casserole used to cook the mushrooms, combine together the vegetables, garlic and the remaining margarine.
6) Cover the casserole with vented plastic wrap and microwave on HIGH for 3 minutes, till the vegetables are tender, stirring once halfway through the cooking time.
7) Add the egg and croutons and stir well to combine.
8) Onto the center of each chicken cutlet, spread half of the crouton mixture and carefully roll each cutlet crosswise to enclose the filling. Secure each rolled cutlet with a toothpick.
9) In the same casserole used for cooking, arrange the chicken rolls, seam-side down, cover with vented plastic wrap. Microwave on HIGH for 3 ½ minutes, till the chicken is tender. Halfway through the cooking time, rotate the casserole ½ turn.
10) Over the chicken, pour the mushroom mixture and microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds, till thoroughly heated.

SERVING
11) Place the hot preparation on a decorative serving platter and serve as a main dish. Makes a filling and nutritious dish.
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