Chicken Parmesan Roll-Ups are a delightful dish featuring tender chicken breasts filled with a creamy cheese mixture, coated in breadcrumbs, and baked in marinara sauce.
Author:Lorenzo Bonucci
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:50 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Baking
Cuisine:Italian
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 680 g total
1 teaspoon (5 mL) Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon (2.5 mL) garlic powder
½ teaspoon (2.5 mL) salt
½ teaspoon (2.5 mL) black pepper
60 g all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
120 g Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
60 g grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons (30 mL) olive oil
115 g cream cheese, softened
120 g shredded mozzarella cheese
40 g grated Parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon (15 g) chopped fresh parsley
½ teaspoon (2.5 mL) Italian seasoning
360 mL marinara sauce
120 g shredded mozzarella cheese
30 g grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound to about 6 mm (¼ inch) thick.
Season both sides with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Mix the cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, parsley, and Italian seasoning until smooth.
Spread a thin layer of the cheese mixture over each chicken breast, leaving a small border around the edges. Roll each piece tightly from one short end to the other. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
Place flour in one shallow bowl. Beat the eggs in a second bowl. In a third bowl, combine breadcrumbs and Parmesan.
Dip each chicken roll-up into the flour, then egg, then breadcrumb mixture, coating evenly.
Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the roll-ups for about 2 minutes per side.
Pour the marinara sauce around and partially over the chicken. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan over the top.
Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally and the cheese is melted and golden.
Remove the toothpicks carefully and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes.
Garnish with fresh parsley or basil and serve.
Notes
Ensure the chicken is pounded evenly for consistent cooking.
Feel free to add other herbs or spices to the filling for extra flavor.
To make it spicier, add red pepper flakes to the marinara sauce.