Mozzarella Chicken Roll Ups
Delight your taste buds with these irresistible Mozzarella Chicken Roll Ups! Juicy chicken breasts are filled with gooey mozzarella cheese, fresh spinach, and a medley of Italian seasonings, then rolled and coated in a crispy Parmesan breadcrumb crust. The roll-ups are lightly seared to golden perfection before being smothered in rich tomato sauce and baked until tender and flavorful. With a prep time of just 20 minutes, this dish strikes the perfect balance between elegance and ease, making it a go-to recipe for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Serve these cheesy, savory delights with a side of pasta or a crisp green salad for a meal that's as satisfying as it is stunning. Perfect for lovers of Italian-inspired comfort food, these chicken roll-ups are a crowd-pleaser that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken breasts
- 8 ounces Mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups Fresh spinach
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 cup Tomato sauce
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
- 2 large Eggs
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound them to an even thickness of about 1/4 inch using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
Season both sides of the chicken breasts with the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Lay each chicken breast flat and evenly top with shredded mozzarella cheese and a handful of fresh spinach leaves.
Carefully roll up each chicken breast tightly, securing it with toothpicks if necessary.
Set up a breading station: place flour in a shallow dish, beaten eggs in another, and a mixture of breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese in a third dish.
Dredge each chicken roll in flour, dip it in the beaten eggs, and coat it with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken roll-ups on all sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Transfer the seared chicken roll-ups to the prepared baking dish. Pour the tomato sauce over the roll-ups, ensuring they are evenly coated.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then remove the toothpicks, if used. Serve warm with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2793 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 120.9 g | 155% | |
| Saturated Fat | 47.8 g | 239% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 764 mg | 255% | |
| Sodium | 5980 mg | 260% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 113.0 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.1 g | ||
| Protein | 301.4 g | 603% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 2236 mg | 172% | |
| Iron | 14.8 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 368 mg | 8% | |
*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.
