Baked Mozzarella Chicken Rolls
Chicken breasts filled with mozzarella, herbs, and garlic, baked to perfection.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).
- Place chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound them to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch.
- Remove the plastic wrap and season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, combine the mozzarella cheese, basil, and garlic.
- Divide the cheese mixture evenly among the chicken breasts, placing it in the center of each breast.
- Roll up each chicken breast, starting with the short end, and secure with toothpicks.
- Place the chicken rolls in a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the cheese mixture for a bit of heat.
- Feel free to use other herbs, such as oregano or thyme, in place of the basil.
- If you don't have toothpicks, you can use kitchen twine to secure the chicken rolls.