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Cheesy Chicken Rolls

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These Cheesy Chicken Rolls offer a delightful twist on traditional chicken breasts, featuring a luscious filling of melted mozzarella, earthy jarred mushrooms, and fresh herbs. The chicken is pounded thin for even cooking and rolled tightly to secure the savory center. A light coating of yogurt and seasoned breadcrumbs creates a golden, crispy exterior that contrasts beautifully with the tender meat and creamy interior. This dish is perfect for weeknight dinners when you want something elegant yet simple. It&# 226;€™s a family-friendly meal that feels special without requiring hard-to-find ingredients or excessive prep time. Serve with a simple green salad or roasted vegetables for a complete, satisfying dinner.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4
Calories: 277.1
Dietary: Low-cal
Description
These Cheesy Chicken Rolls offer a delightful twist on traditional chicken breasts, featuring a luscious filling of melted mozzarella, earthy jarred mushrooms, and fresh herbs. The chicken is pounded thin for even cooking and rolled tightly to secure the savory center. A light coating of yogurt and seasoned breadcrumbs creates a golden, crispy exterior that contrasts beautifully with the tender meat and creamy interior. This dish is perfect for weeknight dinners when you want something elegant yet simple. It&# 226;€™s a family-friendly meal that feels special without requiring hard-to-find ingredients or excessive prep time. Serve with a simple green salad or roasted vegetables for a complete, satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Shredded low-fat Mozzarella
  • 2 1/2 ounce Jar sliced Mushrooms, drained
  • 1/4 cup Plain low-fat Yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon Snipped Chives
  • 1 teaspoon Snipped Parsley
  • 1 teaspoon Chopped Pimento
  • 4 Med Chicken Breast Halves *
  • 1 teaspoon Fine dry Bread Crumbs
  • 1/8 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 tablespoon Plain low-fat Yogurt
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. 2
    In a small bowl, combine the shredded mozzarella, drained mushrooms, 1/4 cup yogurt, chives, parsley, and pimento to create the filling.
  3. 3
    Place one chicken breast half, boned side up, between two pieces of clear plastic wrap.
  4. 4
    Working from the center to the edges, pound the chicken lightly with a meat mallet until it is about 1/8 inch thick.
  5. 5
    Remove the plastic wrap and sprinkle the chicken lightly with salt and pepper. Repeat with the remaining chicken breasts.
  6. 6
    Spread an even layer of the mushroom-cheese filling over each flattened chicken breast.
  7. 7
    Fold in the sides of the chicken and roll up tightly from one end to the other.
  8. 8
    Arrange the rolls seam-side down in a 10x6x2-inch baking dish.
  9. 9
    In a small bowl, mix the fine dry bread crumbs and paprika.
  10. 10
    Brush the tops of the chicken rolls with the remaining 1 tablespoon of yogurt.
  11. 11
    Sprinkle the crumb-paprika mixture evenly over the yogurt-coated chicken.
  12. 12
    Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is tender, cooked through, and no longer pink in the center.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 277.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10.5g17%
Saturated Fat 5.3g27%
Cholesterol 106.2mg36%
Sodium 278.4mg12%
Total Carbohydrate 5.3g2%
Dietary Fiber 0.8g4%
Sugars 2.8g
Protein 40.6g82%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chicken, stuffed, rolls, cheese, mushroom, mozzarella, yogurt, herbs, baked, low-fat, weeknight, dinner, easy, protein, comfort-food
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