Pizza Chicken Roll Ups
Satisfy your pizza cravings with a protein-packed twist by making these irresistible Pizza Chicken Roll Ups! Juicy chicken breasts are pounded thin and seasoned with a blend of garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and black pepper, then stuffed with gooey mozzarella cheese, savory pepperoni slices, and a touch of marinara sauce. Rolled to perfection and baked until golden, these chicken roll-ups are finished with a sprinkle of Parmesan and optional fresh basil for a gourmet touch. Ready in under an hour, this low-carb, keto-friendly recipe delivers the flavors of your favorite pepperoni pizza in a wholesome, meal-prep-friendly package. Perfect for family dinners, entertaining, or satisfying your Italian food cravings!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large (boneless, skinless) Chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 cup (shredded) Mozzarella cheese
- 20 pieces Pepperoni slices
- 1 cup Marinara sauce
- 0.25 cup (grated) Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 4 leaves Fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil and set aside.
Place each chicken breast between two pieces of plastic wrap. Use a meat mallet to pound the chicken to about 1/4-inch thickness.
Season both sides of the chicken with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
Lay each chicken breast flat. Spread about 1 tablespoon of marinara sauce over the surface of each piece of chicken.
Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of shredded mozzarella cheese onto each chicken breast. Add 4-5 pepperoni slices on top of the cheese.
Carefully roll each chicken breast tightly from one end to the other. Secure the seam with toothpicks to keep the roll intact during cooking.
Place the chicken roll-ups seam-side down in the prepared baking dish. Brush the tops lightly with olive oil.
Spoon any remaining marinara sauce over the chicken roll-ups. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C).
Remove from the oven and allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes. Carefully remove toothpicks.
Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving, if desired. Serve warm with additional marinara sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2258 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 102.4 g | 131% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.9 g | 190% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 817 mg | 272% | |
| Sodium | 5252 mg | 228% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.5 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.9 g | ||
| Protein | 296.2 g | 592% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 1170 mg | 90% | |
| Iron | 9.6 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 384 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.
