Best 9 Italian Chicken Bracciole Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Italian chicken bracciole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. This classic Italian dish consists of thin slices of chicken breast or thigh that are rolled up with a savory filling of bread crumbs, cheese, herbs, and spices. The chicken is then seared and simmered in a flavorful tomato sauce until cooked through. Chicken bracciole can be served on its own or over pasta or polenta.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

ITALIAN CHICKEN BRACCIOLE



Italian Chicken Bracciole image

A rich bacon stuffing is tucked inside crisp chicken thighs. A simple tomato sauce is a special touch.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 slices bacon, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion (1 medium)
1 clove garlic, chopped
1/4 cup Progresso™ Italian-style bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1 egg
6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with Italian-style herbs, undrained
3 tablespoons tomato paste

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 11x7-inch baking dish with cooking spray. In 12-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until crisp. Reduce heat to low; add onion and garlic; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft. Remove from heat; stir in bread crumbs. Stir in cheese, rosemary and egg; mix well.
  • Unfold chicken thighs so inside faces up. Spoon stuffing over thighs, about 2 tablespoons each. Fold over, and secure with toothpicks. In same skillet, heat olive oil and butter. Cook thighs in skillet 2 minutes per side, until brown. Place in baking dish. In medium bowl, mix diced tomatoes and tomato paste. Pour over chicken.
  • Cover with foil. Bake 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes or until thermometer inserted in center of chicken stuffing reads 165°F. Serve over cooked spaghetti if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 500 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

QUICK CHICKEN BRACIOLE



Quick Chicken Braciole image

In this healthy stuffed chicken recipe, pounded chicken breasts are stuffed with a flavorful chard, prosciutto and mozzarella filling and then simmered in store-bought marinara sauce. Serve over whole-wheat fettuccine tossed with parsley or on polenta.

Provided by EatingWell Test Kitchen

Categories     Healthy Italian Chicken Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups prepared low-sodium marinara sauce
2 8-ounce boneless skinless chicken breasts, trimmed
4 thin slices prosciutto
1 cup finely chopped chard leaves (without stems)
½ cup shredded part-skim mozzarella
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Add sauce to a large skillet, cover and place over medium heat to start warming.
  • Cut a horizontal slit along the long, thin edge of each chicken breast, cutting nearly through to the opposite side. Open each so it forms two flaps, hinged at the center. Cover with a large piece of plastic wrap and pound with the smooth side of a meat mallet or a heavy saucepan to an even 1/4-inch thickness. Layer 2 slices of prosciutto, 1/2 cup chard and 1/4 cup mozzarella on each breast. Starting from a long side, roll closed. Tie the ends with kitchen string and tuck them in to keep the filling from falling out. Sprinkle each roll with pepper.
  • Add the rolls to the warm sauce; cover and simmer, turning occasionally, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the rolls registers 165 degrees F, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a clean cutting board and let rest 5 minutes. Remove the string and slice the rolls crosswise. Serve with the sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.1 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Cholesterol 82.8 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 31.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 640.6 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

CHICKEN CUTLETS BRASCIOLE



Chicken Cutlets Brasciole image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 43m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup hot water
1/4 cup pine nuts
Handful golden raisins
1 cup flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 slices white sandwich bread, torn
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breast
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup dry white wine
2 cups tomato sauce
2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, a few sprigs, leaves chopped

Steps:

  • Pour very hot tap water into a small bowl. Add raisins and plump 5 minutes.
  • Lightly toast nuts in a small skillet over medium low heat.
  • Drain raisins and pat dry. Place raisins, nuts, parsley, lemon zest, garlic, torn bread and cheese into processor and pulse into a stuffing.
  • Butterfly the chicken open by cutting into and across the breast but not all the way through. Pound out the cutlets and season the chicken with salt and pepper. Fill the breasts with stuffing, roll and secure with toothpicks.
  • Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the brasciole all over 7 to 8 minutes, remove and set aside. Deglaze pan with wine, scraping up the drippings. Stir in tomatoes and tarragon, add chicken back, cover and simmer 15 minutes. Slice and serve.

BRACIOLE



Braciole image

For an Italian favorite, make Giada De Laurentiis' elegant Braciole, rolled-up flank steak basted with tomato sauce, from Everyday Italian on Food Network.

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/2 cup dried Italian-style bread crumbs
1 garlic clove, minced
2/3 cup grated Pecorino Romano
1/3 cup grated provolone
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
4 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 (1 1/2-pound) flank steak
1 cup dry white wine
3 1/4 cups Simple Tomato Sauce, recipe follows, or store-bought marinara sauce
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
2 (32-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
4 to 6 basil leaves
2 dried bay leaves
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, optional

Steps:

  • Stir the first 5 ingredients in a medium bowl to blend. Stir in 2 tablespoons of the oil. Season mixture with salt and pepper and set aside.
  • Lay the flank steak flat on the work surface. Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture evenly over the steak to cover the top evenly. Starting at 1 short end, roll up the steak as for a jelly roll to enclose the filling completely. Using butcher's twine, tie the steak roll to secure. Sprinkle the braciole with salt and pepper.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in a heavy large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add the braciole and cook until browned on all sides, about 8 minutes. Add the wine to the pan and bring to a boil. Stir in the marinara sauce. Cover partially with foil and bake until the meat is almost tender, turning the braciole and basting with the sauce every 30 minutes. After 1 hour, uncover and continue baking until the meat is tender, about 30 minutes longer. The total cooking time should be about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Remove the braciole from the sauce. Using a large sharp knife, cut the braciole crosswise and diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Transfer the slices to plates. Spoon the sauce over and serve.
  • In a large casserole pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until soft and translucent, about 2 minutes. Add celery and carrot and season with salt and pepper. Saute until all the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, basil, and bay leaves and reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and simmer for 1 hour or until thick. Remove bay leaves and taste for seasoning. If sauce tastes too acidic, add unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, to round out the flavor.
  • Pour half the tomato sauce into the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth. Continue with remaining tomato sauce.
  • If not using all the sauce, allow it to cool completely and then pour 1 to 2 cup portions into plastic freezer bags. Freeze for up to 6 months.

ITALIAN CHICKEN CACCIATORE



Italian Chicken Cacciatore image

Chicken cacciatore is a classic Mediterranean chicken dish from Italy. This is my favorite recipe made with chicken thighs, tomatoes, herbs, and olives.

Provided by Ita

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

¼ cup olive oil, divided
1 onion, diced
¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8 chicken thighs
½ cup dry white wine
2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
2 teaspoons tomato paste
¼ teaspoon white sugar, or more to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ cup chicken broth, or more as needed
½ cup black olives, pitted
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon torn basil leaves

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook onion, stirring often, until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a pot.
  • Combine flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Toss chicken thighs in the flour mixture until evenly coated.
  • Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in the skillet over medium heat, add chicken thighs, and brown on one side, without turning, for 5 minutes. Turn and cook until browned on the other side, about 5 minutes more. Transfer browned chicken thighs to the pot.
  • Pour white wine into the skillet; bring to a boil. Stir to loosen all the browned bits of chicken and flavors in the skillet pour into the pot. Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and sugar; season with salt and pepper. Add as much chicken stock as needed to cover the chicken. Cover pot and simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 45 minutes.
  • Stir in olives, parsley, and basil. Stir to heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520 calories, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 116.7 mg, Fat 28.9 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 35.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 1083.9 mg, Sugar 8.5 g

BRACIOLE



Braciole image

In our family Braciole was served as a special treat for birthdays and holidays. It was Grandma's specialty and the preparation was time consuming. When the meat and sauce were fully cooked, Grandma called us into the kitchen to watch her lift the big roll from the sauce to the cutting board to slice it. The pinwheels of meat, laid side by side on the platter, topped with Grandma's delicious sauce, made a colorful picture. —Cookie Curci, San Jose, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 beef flank steak (1-1/2 pounds)
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Hot cooked spaghetti, optional

Steps:

  • Flatten steak to 1/2-in. thickness. Rub with 1 tablespoon oil. Combine the bread crumbs, parsley, cheese, garlic, oregano, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Spoon over beef to within 1 in. of edges; press down. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; tie with kitchen string. , In a Dutch oven, brown meat in remaining oil on all sides. Add onion and cook until tender. Stir in the tomato sauce, water, Italian seasoning, sugar and remaining salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 70-80 minutes or until meat is tender. , Remove meat from sauce and discard string. Cut into thin slices; serve with sauce and If desired, spaghetti and additional grated Parmesan cheese and minced fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Fat 20g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 1028mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

CHICKEN BREAST BRACIOLE



Chicken Breast Braciole image

Make and share this Chicken Breast Braciole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Barb in WNY

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 lb reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons parsley
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 tablespoons white wine
1 lemon, juice of

Steps:

  • Cut each chicken breast into four pieces.
  • Place chicken breasts between 2 sheets of wax paper and pound with a mallet until they are about 1/4-inch thick.
  • In the center of each piece place bread crumbs, mozzarella, and parsley.
  • Roll and secure with toothpicks.
  • In a frying pan over medium heat, sauté rolled chicken breasts in olive oil and garlic a few minutes until golden brown.
  • Add wine, reduce heat, cover and cook 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with lemon juice and serve immediately.

BOB'S SLOW COOKER BRACIOLE



Bob's Slow Cooker Braciole image

This is a cheap and easy way to make this Italian classic.

Provided by bobthecook1

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 6h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (26 ounce) jars marinara sauce
2 eggs, beaten
½ cup dry bread crumbs
1 (1 1/2-pound) flank steak, pounded to 1/4 inch
1 teaspoon kosher salt
ground black pepper
5 slices bacon
1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Pour the marinara sauce into the slow cooker and set on High to warm.
  • Combine the eggs and the breadcrumbs in a small bowl. Sprinkle both sides of the meat with salt and pepper. Pat the breadcrumb mixture over one side of the flank steak, leaving about a one inch border around edges. Top breadcrumbs with the bacon slices; sprinkle with shredded cheese. Starting from one long side, tightly roll flank steak into a log. Use string or toothpicks to secure the log in 4 or 5 places.
  • Heat oil in a heavy skillet. Sear the stuffed flank steak in the hot oil until well browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Transfer the meat to the warm sauce in the slow cooker. Spoon sauce over meat to cover.
  • Turn slow cooker to Low; cook meat until very tender, 6 to 8 hours. Remove string/toothpicks before slicing. Serve with marinara.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 613.5 calories, Carbohydrate 41.1 g, Cholesterol 132.7 mg, Fat 36.9 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 13.2 g, Sodium 1795.8 mg, Sugar 22.1 g

BRACIOLA - BRACIOLE DI POLLO (CHICKEN WITH PROSCIUTTO)



Braciola - Braciole Di Pollo (Chicken With Prosciutto) image

Make and share this Braciola - Braciole Di Pollo (Chicken With Prosciutto) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Shawn C

Categories     Chicken

Time P1DT12h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (filet and pound flat)
1/4 lb prosciutto, sliced super thin
1 bunch parsley, finely chopped
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese or 1/4 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese
2 eggs
1/4 cup grated provolone cheese
1 bunch basil leaves
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
3 garlic cloves, minced
olive oil
2 (28 ounce) cans roma tomatoes, crushed
1 tablespoon basil
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • preheat oven 450 degrees F.
  • Lay chicken on flat surface season with salt and pepper.
  • place slices of ham over breasts until all is used.
  • in bowl- mix parsley, bread crumbs, cheeses, eggs, basil and rosemary.
  • layer some filling on each chicken breast on the smaller end roll up the chicken tightly and secure with butchers twine or toothpicks.
  • place in foil pouches and bake 15-20 minutes in shallow pan.
  • make sauce while roasting chicken in large pot saute garlic in olive oil for about 2 minutes.
  • add tomatoes, basil and salt let cook for about 45 minutes at a slow boil.
  • when chicken comes out quickly brown them in a little olive oil, top with sauce and serve over pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.1, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 92.7, Sodium 466.3, Carbohydrate 11.2, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 5.7, Protein 19.9

Tips:

  • For tender and flavorful chicken, choose bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts or thighs.
  • Use a sharp knife to make a deep pocket in the chicken breasts or thighs. This will help the filling stay in place.
  • Don't overfill the chicken breasts or thighs with filling. Otherwise, they may burst open during cooking.
  • To prevent the chicken from drying out, wrap each chicken breast or thigh in prosciutto or pancetta before baking.
  • Bake the chicken breasts or thighs at a high temperature (400°F) for a short period of time (15-20 minutes). This will help to keep them juicy and tender.
  • Serve the chicken breasts or thighs with your favorite sauce, such as marinara sauce, Alfredo sauce, or pesto sauce.

Conclusion:

Chicken braciole is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. It is a great way to use up leftover chicken, and it is also a great dish to make ahead of time. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish for a party, chicken braciole is a great option.

Related Topics