This is an amazing chicken dinner idea that is fun for kids and adults! Delicious Chicken Parmesan made into a roll up makes a flavorful, juicy and tender chicken dish.
CHICKEN PARMESAN ROLL UPS
The Classic Chicken Parmesan is one of my husband’s and son’s favorite meals. I would say it’s in the top 5 most favorite. I asked him what his favorite 5 dishes that I made are and he said Chicken Stroganoff, Chicken Kiev, Chicken Marsala, Chicken Parmesan and Steak Diane. I sense a pattern of chicken here.
So today is the first day back to school for me! Don’t be scared, I won’t abandon you! It’s promising to be a pretty easy semester this time. I only have two courses to take and one of them is online. This semester, I will actually have plenty of time to cook and share more new recipes. (Which is always a good thing when you’re writing a blog.)
Back to these delicious chicken roll ups though…
These roll ups feature all the classic ingredients you would find in a Chicken Parmesan but made with tender, pounded chicken. The chicken pieces have mozzarella cheese and Marinara sauce stuffed inside and seasoned bread crumb topping. Finally, it’s baked to perfection with some shredded, crisped Parmesan cheese on top.
These roll ups are very easy to make, so don’t worry, it won’t have you too much time. I love the presentation of this meal too. It could be very nice for a dinner party or for a fun family meal.
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Chicken Parmesan Roll Ups
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4-6 oz sliced Mozzarella cheese depending on how cheesy you want it
- 1 1/2 cups Marinara sauce
- 4-5 leaves fresh basil
- 2/3 cup Italian bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup dry Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- fresh ground black pepper to taste
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° and lightly grease a small casserole baking dish. (If doubling the recipe, use a bigger baking dish.)
- Slice the chicken breasts in two, width-wise (like you would butterfly it but all the way through). Cover the cutting board with saran wrap, place the chicken halves on it and cover them with another sheet of saran wrap. Pound the chicken halves carefully, do not pound all the way thorough or break the skin. Salt and pepper the chicken.
- Mix bread crumbs with dry Parmesan cheese and some salt and set aside. Mix the marinara sauce with some minced basil and set side.
- Spread about 1-2 tbsp of marinara sauce over the chicken.
- Slice the mozzarella cheese into thin slices and divide them between the chicken halves (about 2-3 slices per breast).
- Roll up the chicken, tightly. Bread the chicken by rolling it in bread crumbs, then the whisked egg and then again in bread crumbs.
- Spread the remaining marinara sauce over the bottom of the baking dish and place the chicken in the dish, seam down.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes. Sprinkle the shredded Parmesan over the chicken and bake for another 5-7 minutes.
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SHAWNACEE MARSHALL says
It looks and smells amazing so far! The only change I made to the chicken recipe was to not put the sauce in it since there would be sauce on the noodles. And of course cut the chicken into strips so it would be thin enough to put in the pasta.
Shawnacee says
I’m using your idea to stuff manicotti shells tonight. I’m going to make the rolls a little thinner, cook until outside is crispy (so no sauce at first), put in the shells, and then finish cooking in the oven until done.
LyubaB says
That sounds good! Let me know how it goes.
Amber says
Made this tonight & my boys looooved it!! I used fresh grated Romano cheese instead of Parmesan because we prefer it. It was so good!
LyubaB says
I am so glad you liked it, Amber!
J Lemons says
I tried the Chicken Parmesan Roll Up tonight and the family loved it. Thanks for sharing!
LyubaB says
I am so glad you and your family liked them 🙂
Nicole says
I am excited to try this! But what do you mean by “dry Parmesan cheese”?
lyuba says
Hi there!
By “dry” Parmesan, I mean the one that comes in a plastic container, that looks like crumbs. Here is a link I found: https://www.google.com/search?q=dry+parmesan+cheese&biw=1536&bih=758&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&sqi=2&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAmoVChMIpMvuusTixgIViBWSCh2VsgEL#imgrc=OsDu8lYhFJuXiM%3A
It’s just easier to mix with bread crumbs for breading.
Thank you!
Trish Kiichle says
Everything looks wonderful but I need to know things like carbs and sugar content. I would greatly appreaciate it
Millie says
I tweaked this recipe for my family’s needs/tastes (gluten and lactose free)I made gluten free bread crumbs (gluten free toasted bread slices, lactose free Parmesan cheese, pepper, garlic paste, and oregano). I removed the chicken skin and used Kraft mozzarella cheese which is naturally lactose free. My husband loved it!! There are so many things he can’t eat, it’s so nice to find a recipe that is a hit. Thank you!!!
lyuba says
I am SO happy that you were able to tweak the recipe, Millie! I’m glad you guys liked it 🙂
Thank you!
ellen says
This looked so awesome I kept on accidentally re-pinning it. Finally tried it and it was every bit as good as it looks! My husband thought he died and went to heaven 🙂 Thank you for this recipe!
PS I used 2/3 panko and 1/3 italian breadcrumbs and it was very good.
lyuba says
I’m so happy that you and your husband liked it, Ellen! This makes me so happy!
Kristen Duke says
I LOVE chicken parmesan and rolling it up with cheese inside sounds delicious!!
lyuba says
Thank you so much, Kristen!
aimee@shugarysweets says
Love this dinner idea Lyuba!!!! Putting on our menu soon!
lyuba says
Thank you, Aimee! Hope you guys enjoy it!
kristi@ishouldbemoppingthefloor says
This would be the perfect dinner any night of the week!! 🙂
lyuba says
Oh for sure! Thank you, Kristi!
Janet says
All of these look great. What shall I make first???
Janet
lyuba says
One day at a time 🙂 Thank you, Janet!