Have you ever wanted to bring to the table a simple main course that still looks elegant, one of those dishes that feels homemade yet special at the same time? That is exactly how I feel whenever I make these chicken and eggplant roll-ups. I love them because they combine wholesome ingredients and delicate flavors, with a gooey scamorza filling that makes every bite incredibly satisfying.
The first time I made them, I was looking for a different way to cook chicken breast without ending up with something dry or ordinary. I decided to wrap it in thin slices of eggplant, add scamorza, and finish everything with a gentle white wine sauce. As the roll-ups browned in the pan, the aroma of toasted breadcrumbs and slowly thickening sauce filled the kitchen. The final result was tender, flavorful, and creamy, perfect for a family dinner or for serving guests with something a little more refined. Let’s see how to make Chicken and Eggplant Roll-Ups.
Chicken and Eggplant Roll-Ups
Chicken and Eggplant Roll-Ups are a flavorful Italian-style main course made with thin chicken breast slices, eggplant, and melting scamorza cheese. Browned in a pan and finished with white wine, they are tender, creamy, and perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
- Thin chicken breast slices 8
- Long eggplant 1
- Scamorza cheese 200 g
- White wine 250 ml
- Breadcrumbs as needed
- Extra virgin olive oil as needed
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Tools
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Large frying pan
- Kitchen brush
- Toothpicks
- Lid
Instructions
- Wash the eggplant and slice it lengthwise into 8 thin strips.
- Place one slice of chicken and a piece of scamorza on each eggplant slice.
- Roll gently to form the roll-ups and secure with toothpicks.
- Brush the roll-ups lightly with olive oil and coat them in breadcrumbs.
- Heat a frying pan with a tablespoon of olive oil and place the roll-ups inside.
- Brown over medium heat, turning often, until evenly golden.
- Add the white wine, then season with salt and pepper.
- Cover with a lid and continue cooking over low heat for 10-15 minutes.
- Let the cooking juices reduce until creamy.
- Serve hot with the white wine sauce spooned over the top.
Nutritional values (per serving)
340 kcal
18 g
8 g
32 g
3 g
2 g
430 mg
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