Description
Crispy Chicken Parmesan Rolls are a delightful Italian-American main course featuring tender chicken breasts stuffed with mozzarella and marinara sauce, rolled, breaded, and baked to golden perfection. These rolls combine gooey cheese, savory seasoning, and a crunchy breadcrumb coating for a satisfying meal that’s perfect for dinner or entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Filling
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (butterflied and pounded thin)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce (plus more for serving)
Breading
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
Cooking
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Season the Chicken: Season both sides of the butterflied and pounded thin chicken breasts evenly with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to enhance the flavor.
- Add Cheese and Sauce: Lay each chicken cutlet flat on a clean surface, place a slice of mozzarella cheese on top, and spoon a generous amount of marinara sauce over the cheese to create a flavorful filling.
- Roll and Secure: Carefully roll up each chicken breast tightly around the filling, securing the rolls with toothpicks if needed to keep them intact during cooking.
- Bread the Rolls: Dredge each chicken roll first in all-purpose flour, then dip it into the beaten eggs, and finally coat thoroughly with Italian-style breadcrumbs. Press gently to ensure the breadcrumbs stick well.
- Sear the Rolls: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear each chicken roll for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until they turn golden brown and develop a crispy crust.
- Bake: Transfer the seared rolls to the prepared baking sheet, sprinkle the tops with grated Parmesan cheese, and bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked through.
- Serve: Remove the toothpicks carefully before serving. Serve the crispy chicken parmesan rolls hot, with additional marinara sauce on the side and garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired for added color and flavor.
Notes
- For an extra crunchy texture, mix a few tablespoons of panko breadcrumbs into the Italian-style breadcrumbs before coating.
- These chicken parmesan rolls can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving to save time.
- Ensure the chicken breasts are pounded evenly thin to cook uniformly and roll easily.
- Use fresh basil or parsley as a garnish to add a bright, fresh element to the dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
