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Cheesy Chicken Rolls

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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.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4
Calories: 258.0
Description
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
  • 1/4 cups Plain low-fat Yogurt
  • 1 tablespoons Snipped Chives
  • 1 tablespoons Snipped Parsley
  • 1 tablespoons Chopped Pimento
  • 4 Med Chicken Breast Halves *
  • 1 tablespoons Fine dry Bread Crumbs
  • 1/8 teaspoons Paprika
  • 1 tablespoons Plain low-fat Yogurt
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350ðF (175ðC).
  2. 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. 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. 4
    Repeat the pounding process with the remaining three chicken breast halves.
  5. 5
    Sprinkle each flattened chicken breast lightly with salt and pepper.
  6. 6
    Spread an even layer of the cheese and herb filling over each chicken breast, leaving a small border at the edges.
  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 1 tablespoon fine dry bread crumbs with 1/8 teaspoon paprika.
  10. 10
    Brush the tops of the chicken rolls with 1 tablespoon plain low-fat yogurt.
  11. 11
    Sprinkle the breadcrumb and paprika mixture evenly over the yogurt-coated chicken.
  12. 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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