Spinach Chicken Stomboli

I have made this dish twice now and it is delish! Not to mention you can use up leftover rotisserie chicken and other things you have around. This time I added some fresh basil from my garden. Yu- um!

Oh and here's a shout out to to library! If you are at the library a lot with your kids, go find the cookbooks! I check out cookbooks ALL the time from the library to try new recipes, which is where I got this one (plus then you don't take up space in your kitchen with recipe books you don't ever use!)

Spinach-Chicken Stromboli

Recipe from Our Best Bites Cookbook

1 Recipe of Breadstick dough (I use the one below) or you can buy a refrigerated pizza crust

2 tsp olive oil, divided

1 1/2 tsp Italian Seasoning

3 1/2 Tbsp parmesan cheese, divided

1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

2 cups loosely packed spinach leaves

2 cups shredded, cooked chicken breast

2 roma tomatoes, diced 

any other flavorings you want to throw in...ideas are fresh or dried basil, rosemary, mushrooms, anything your family likes

If you want some pasta sauces for dipping but I personally like it by itself with a salad

Preheat the oven to 425 (or follow dough recipe). Working on a floured surface, roll pizza dough into a 12 x 15 inch rectangle. Brush 1 1/2 tsp olive oil over the entire surface of crust. Evenly sprinkle Italian seasoning and 2 Tbsp Parmesan on top.

Keeping remaining toppings one inch away from all edges, evenly spread the spinach, chicken, tomatoes and mozzarella over the dough. 

Working from the long end of the rectangle, roll up from one end to the other (like a cinnamon roll). Pinch seam shut and then pinch each end shut and tuck under toward seam.

Place seam-side down on a baking sheet sprayed lightly with nonstick spray. Brush remaining 1/2 tsp olive oil on top and sprinkle with remaining 1 1/2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese. Gently cut 3 slits along the top of the Stromboli.

Bake in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until top is golden brown. Cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing into 1 inch slices. Serve with marinara and/or alfredo sauce if desired.

Easy Breadsticks/Stomboli Dough

Recipe from Our Best Bites

Mix 1 Tbsp sugar and 1 Tbsp active yeast with 1 1/2 cups warm water and let stand 10 minutes. Add 1/2 tsp salt, 1 1/2 cups flour and mix. Then gradually add 1 1/2-2 1/2 cups more of flour (for 3-4 1/2 total). Cover and let rise 45 minutes.