Cheesy Chicken Rolls

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Tender chicken breasts stuffed with creamy mozzarella, mushrooms, and herbs, rolled and baked to golden perfection.
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These Cheesy Chicken Rolls are a delightful Italian-inspired main course that feels elegant yet remains simple enough for a weeknight. Thinly pounded chicken breasts are filled with a savory mixture of shredded low-fat mozzarella, sliced mushrooms, fresh chives, parsley, and chopped pimento. The rolls are secured tightly, brushed with yogurt, and coated in a paprika-spiked breadcrumb crust before baking. The result is juicy, tender chicken with a gooey, flavorful center and a slightly crisp exterior. This dish is perfect for family dinners or light entertaining, offering a balanced protein hit without heavy sauces. It’s a comforting recipe that highlights fresh herbs and quality cheese, making every bite satisfying and aromatic.

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Cheesy Chicken Rolls

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 258.0

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These Cheesy Chicken Rolls are a delightful Italian-inspired main course that feels elegant yet remains simple enough for a weeknight. Thinly pounded chicken breasts are filled with a savory mixture of shredded low-fat mozzarella, sliced mushrooms, fresh chives, parsley, and chopped pimento. The rolls are secured tightly, brushed with yogurt, and coated in a paprika-spiked breadcrumb crust before baking. The result is juicy, tender chicken with a gooey, flavorful center and a slightly crisp exterior. This dish is perfect for family dinners or light entertaining, offering a balanced protein hit without heavy sauces. It&# 226;ÂÂs a comforting recipe that highlights fresh herbs and quality cheese, making every bite satisfying and aromatic.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350ðF (175ðC).
  2. In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup shredded low-fat mozzarella, drained sliced mushrooms, 1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt, 1 tablespoon snipped chives, 1 tablespoon snipped parsley, and 1 tablespoon chopped pimento.
  3. Place one chicken breast half between two pieces of clear plastic wrap. Using a meat mallet, pound lightly from the center to the edges until the chicken is about 1/8 inch thick. Remove plastic wrap.
  4. Repeat the pounding process with the remaining three chicken breast halves.
  5. Sprinkle each flattened chicken breast lightly with salt and pepper.
  6. Spread an even layer of the cheese and herb filling over each chicken breast, leaving a small border at the edges.
  7. Fold in the sides of the chicken and roll up tightly from one end to the other.
  8. Arrange the rolls seam-side down in a 10x6x2-inch baking dish.
  9. In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon fine dry bread crumbs with 1/8 teaspoon paprika.
  10. Brush the tops of the chicken rolls with 1 tablespoon plain low-fat yogurt.
  11. Sprinkle the breadcrumb and paprika mixture evenly over the yogurt-coated chicken.
  12. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and no longer pink inside.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 258.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10.3g16%
Saturated Fat 5.2g26%
Cholesterol 106.2mg36%
Sodium 267.0mg12%
Total Carbohydrate 2.2g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.1g1%
Sugars 1.5g
Protein 38.4g77%

* 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, rolls, cheese, mozzarella, mushrooms, stuffed, baked, italian, dinner, easy, herbs, pimento, chives, parsley, bread crumbs, paprika, healthy, low fat, weeknight, comfort food
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