Mexi Olive Chicken Roll Ups
Elevate your dinner game with these savory and satisfying Mexi Olive Chicken Roll Ups—a Southwest-inspired twist on stuffed chicken that’s as delicious as it is eye-catching. Tender, flattened chicken breasts are rolled up with a bold and zesty filling of finely chopped black olives, shredded cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, and green onions, seasoned with aromatic cumin, chili powder, and garlic. Each roll is seared to golden perfection and finished in the oven for a juicy, flavorful meal bursting with Tex-Mex flair. Perfect for weeknights or impressing dinner guests, these roll-ups slice beautifully into rounds, making for a stunning presentation alongside rice, salsa, or a crisp green salad. Ready in under an hour, they bring big flavor with minimal effort!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Black olives, finely chopped
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 stalks Green onions, finely sliced
- 0.5 cup Diced tomatoes (drained)
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
Place each chicken breast between two pieces of plastic wrap or parchment paper. Use a meat mallet or rolling pin to pound the chicken to an even 1/4-inch thickness.
In a medium bowl, combine the chopped black olives, shredded cheddar cheese, green onions, diced tomatoes, ground cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well mixed.
Spread a thin layer of the olive-cheese mixture evenly over each flattened chicken breast, leaving a small border around the edges.
Carefully roll up each chicken breast, starting from the narrower end, and secure with toothpicks if needed.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear each chicken roll for 2-3 minutes on all sides until golden brown. This helps lock in the flavors.
Transfer the seared chicken rolls to the prepared baking dish. Cover with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the internal temperature registers 165°F (74°C).
Remove the rolls from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Carefully remove any toothpicks before serving.
Slice into rounds for an elegant presentation and serve with your favorite sides, such as rice, salsa, or a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2096 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 107.7 g | 138% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.1 g | 190% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 713 mg | 238% | |
| Sodium | 4300 mg | 187% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.7 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.7 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.0 g | ||
| Protein | 248.0 g | 496% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1022 mg | 79% | |
| Iron | 12.4 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 2360 mg | 50% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
