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Easy Ham and Cheese Chicken Roll Ups For Dinner
This ham and cheese chicken roll-ups recipe is the perfect quick and easy comforting dinner idea for busy weeknights.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 474 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- salt to taste
- 4 lices ham
- 1/4 cup cream cheese softened
Instructions
- Start by preheating the oven to 375°F. Grease a baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Halve the chicken breasts horizontally to get 4 chicken fillets. Lay them on a cutting board and season with salt and pepper.
- Spread one tablespoon of cream cheese evenly on each piece of chicken. Then, sprinkle minced garlic, chopped parsley, and some mozzarella cheese on top.
- Place a slice of ham on each fillet.
- Roll each chicken fillet tightly from one end and secure it with toothpicks.
- Place the roll-ups in the greased baking dish.
- Pour tomato sauce over the chicken roll ups.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
- After 20 minutes, pour more tomato sauce over the roll-ups and sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top.
- Increase oven temperature to 400° F. Return the baking pan to the oven and bake for another 15 minutes until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly.
- Garnish with parsley or fresh basil.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
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Notes
- Flattening Chicken: Use a meat mallet to flatten the chicken breasts evenly for uniform cooking. This ensures that each roll up cooks through evenly without any raw spots.
- Securing Roll-Ups: Use heat-resistant toothpicks to secure your roll-ups and prevent them from unraveling during baking. This simple step ensures that your dish maintains its shape and presentation.
- Checking Temperature: Use an instant-read thermometer to verify that the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F to ensure the chicken is cooked thoroughly.
Nutrition Information
Calories
474kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
47g
(94%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
159mg
(53%)
Sodium
1238mg
(52%)
Potassium
765mg
(22%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1048IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
388mg
(39%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 474
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 474kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 47g | 94% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 159mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 1238mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 765mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1048IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 388mg | 39% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.