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Home » Dinner » Chicken » Chicken Parmesan Roll Ups

Chicken Parmesan Roll Ups

Created: January 7, 2014 Updated: September 13, 2022 by Lyuba Brooke 45 Comments

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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 roll up on a plate cut in half and one of the pieces pulled out on a fork

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.

breaded chicken pieced with stuffing rolled up in a green baking dish with marinara sauce underneath

 

three roll ups side by side on a white place with shredded Parmesan cheese on top

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rectangular plate with chicken parmesan roll ups and fork holding one bite above first rollup. Plate is on a brown placemat on a wood table.

Chicken Parmesan Roll Ups

Delicious Chicken Parmesan made into a roll up makes a flavorful, juicy and tender chicken dish.
4.75 from 4 votes
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Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 Roll Ups
Calories: 340kcal
Author: Lyuba Brooke

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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Notes

Disclaimer: Nutrition information shown is not guaranteed to be 100% accurate as most ingredients and brands have a slight variation.

Nutrition

Calories: 340kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 1303mg | Potassium: 608mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 882IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 418mg | Iron: 3mg
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collage of two images: cut chicken roll up on to and full roll ups on a plate on the bottom

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ABOUT LYUBA

I’m Lyuba Brooke, mother of 2, the cook, recipe developer, photographer, and author behind willcookforsmiles.com. I share many classic and original recipes, cooking tips, and tutorials. My passion is sharing delicious meals for everyone to try. Read more...

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Comments

  1. SHAWNACEE MARSHALL says

    March 31, 2021 at 8:07 pm

    5 stars
    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.

    Reply
  2. Shawnacee says

    March 30, 2021 at 1:14 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      March 31, 2021 at 8:28 am

      That sounds good! Let me know how it goes.

      Reply
  3. Amber says

    August 25, 2020 at 11:01 pm

    Made this tonight & my boys looooved it!! I used fresh grated Romano cheese instead of Parmesan because we prefer it. It was so good!

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      August 26, 2020 at 10:40 am

      I am so glad you liked it, Amber!

      Reply
  4. J Lemons says

    January 9, 2020 at 7:26 pm

    5 stars
    I tried the Chicken Parmesan Roll Up tonight and the family loved it. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      January 14, 2020 at 10:29 am

      I am so glad you and your family liked them 🙂

      Reply
  5. Nicole says

    July 12, 2015 at 6:40 pm

    I am excited to try this! But what do you mean by “dry Parmesan cheese”?

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      July 17, 2015 at 12:00 pm

      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!

      Reply
  6. Trish Kiichle says

    April 10, 2015 at 11:02 pm

    Everything looks wonderful but I need to know things like carbs and sugar content. I would greatly appreaciate it

    Reply
  7. Millie says

    July 23, 2014 at 1:19 am

    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!!!

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      July 24, 2014 at 10:26 pm

      I am SO happy that you were able to tweak the recipe, Millie! I’m glad you guys liked it 🙂
      Thank you!

      Reply
  8. ellen says

    June 28, 2014 at 5:55 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      June 29, 2014 at 7:31 am

      I’m so happy that you and your husband liked it, Ellen! This makes me so happy!

      Reply
  9. Kristen Duke says

    January 25, 2014 at 3:50 pm

    I LOVE chicken parmesan and rolling it up with cheese inside sounds delicious!!

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      January 26, 2014 at 5:58 pm

      Thank you so much, Kristen!

      Reply
  10. aimee@shugarysweets says

    January 19, 2014 at 1:02 pm

    Love this dinner idea Lyuba!!!! Putting on our menu soon!

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      January 26, 2014 at 6:02 pm

      Thank you, Aimee! Hope you guys enjoy it!

      Reply
  11. kristi@ishouldbemoppingthefloor says

    January 18, 2014 at 9:20 pm

    This would be the perfect dinner any night of the week!! 🙂

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      January 26, 2014 at 6:02 pm

      Oh for sure! Thank you, Kristi!

      Reply
  12. Janet says

    January 18, 2014 at 11:51 am

    All of these look great. What shall I make first???
    Janet

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      January 26, 2014 at 6:03 pm

      One day at a time 🙂 Thank you, Janet!

      Reply
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