By Becky Hardin
Published Oct 10, 2018
Chicken Roll Ups make for an easy and delicious dinner. This baked mozzarella chicken dish is the perfect thing to serve any night of the week. It’s full of flavor, with plenty of cheese!
Mozzarella Chicken Roll Ups
Baked Mozzarella Chicken Roll Ups are the perfect mix of Italian and bake chicken. Lots of cheese, spinach, and marinara sauce baked together with chicken breast. Yum!
What’s better than incredibly tasty Italian food made at home? Incredibly tasty Italian food made at home that also happens to be semi-healthy! These Baked Mozzarella Chicken Roll Ups will change your life.
Okay, I’m not going to go so far as to say this recipe is healthy …because I like my cheese and I refuse to live without it. But it is definitely lightened up a bit to make it semi-healthy.
And that’s good enough for me! Compare this baked chicken recipe to say, Chicken Parmesan. It’s got all the same great flavors, but for a lot less calories.
I just love these little mozzarella chicken roll ups, filled with spinach and ricotta, and topped with marinara and mozzarella. It’s such an easy chicken recipe, and it’s still so delicious. You’ll want to eat these up all by themselves, but you could also serve it with veggies, rice, or (better yet) some pasta.
Make these melt-in-your-mouth delicious Baked Mozzarella Chicken Roll Ups. It’s an easy chicken recipe that you can serve any night of the week!
Baked Mozzarella Chicken
I just love these Baked Mozzarella Chicken Roll Ups. They’re delicious straight out of the oven, AND they make great leftovers. I made this recipe yesterday, and then finished off the extras for dinner tonight.
There’s nothing better than an easy meal that you can save to eat again and again. This baked mozzarella chicken is a must try. I like this dish served with a bit of rice, and you should definitely add this homemade garlic bread along with it!
If you like this dish, I think you’ll love these Chicken Lasagna Roll Ups too.
How to Make Mozzarella Chicken Roll Ups
Baked Mozzarella Chicken Roll Ups are the kind of meal your family will request again and again. My picky father-in-law even threw it a couple of compliments! It’s cheesy, it’s flavorful, and it’s oh-so-good.
The chicken is stuffed with sauteed spinach and ricotta cheese , rolled up to seal all the goodness in, and then topped with marinara, fresh mozzarella, and chopped basil. All of my favorite flavors have come to dinner!
- Cut the chicken breasts in half (making 8 pieces of chicken total), and pound them into thin pieces.
- Combine breadcrumbs with parmesan cheese in a small mixing bowl & set aside.
- Chop up the spinach and saute it with garlic with 2-3 minutes (just until it starts to wilt).
- Combine spinach with ricotta, parmesan, and egg whites, then place the rest of the egg whites in a separate bowl.
- To make the chicken roll ups: spoon the ricotta spinach filling into each piece of chicken, and roll them up. Then dip each roll into the egg whites and then the breadcrumbs.
- Place the chicken in a baking dish, and pour the marinara sauce into the dish around the chicken.
- Bake for 25 minutes at 450°F.
- After 25 minutes, pour the rest of the marinara sauce over the chicken, and place a slice of mozzarella on top of each roll up.
- Bake for another 3-5 minutes to melt the cheese, then add some basil before serving.
Serving Suggestions
These baked mozzarella chicken roll ups are so easy! They are just perfect on their own, or you can serve them along with rice, veggies, or pasta.
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Baked Chicken Recipes
Baked chicken recipes are my favorite! They’re delicious, they’re versatile, and they’re so easy to make. I have tons of easy chicken recipes here on the site, and baked is usually my favorite.
These Baked Mozzarella Chicken Roll Ups fit right in! Here are a few favorite recipes to try.
- Oven Baked Fried Chicken
- Baked Salsa Chicken
- Baked Caesar Chicken
- Sheet Pan Chicken Parmesan
- King Ranch Chicken Casserole
These Baked Mozzarella Chicken Roll Ups just made it to the top of my favorites list! Right up there with this Avocado Salmon and this Mediterranean Chicken .
If you like this recipe, try these easy chicken recipes :
- Ranch Baked Chicken with Bacon
- Baked Chicken Tacos
- Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast
- Chicken Parmesan Pasta
- Basil Chicken Recipe
If you make this recipe be sure to upload a photo in the comment section below or leave a rating. Enjoy!
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 4 large skinless/boneless chicken breasts cut in half lengthwise (makes 8 thin pieces of chicken)
- ▢ 1 cup whole wheat Italian style bread crumbs
- ▢ 6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese divided
- ▢ 5 ounces fresh baby spinach I like “Organic Girl” brand!
- ▢ 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ▢ 1 tablespoon extra light olive oil
- ▢ 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
- ▢ 1 cup egg whites I buy them in a carton, “pure egg whites”
- ▢ 3 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese thinly sliced into 8 pieces
- ▢ 2 cups of your favorite marinara sauce
- ▢ fresh basil for topping sliced
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Instructions
- Cut the chicken into 8 pieces (cut each large breast length-wise) and pound the pieces until they are thin and as wide as possible. About 1/3 inch thick.
- Place the breadcrumbs in a bowl with 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese. Mix thoroughly and set aside.
- Chop the spinach and saute it on medium with the garlic and the olive oil for 2-3 minutes or until just barely wilted.
- Combine the sauteed spinach with the ricotta, the rest of the Parmesan cheese, and 3 tablespoons of the egg whites. Place the remaining egg whites in a separate shallow bowl and set aside.
- Make your rollups!: spray the bottom of a large baking dish and preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Place one piece of chicken on a flat working surface. Put a spoonful of ricotta-spinach filling right in the middle and roll the chicken up so that the edges meet to form a “seam”. Dip the entire chicken roll in egg whites, and then roll it in the breadcrumbs.
- Place in a baking dish, seam side down. Repeat for the remaining 7 pieces of chicken. Don’t place the chicken too close together, to allow the breadcrumbs to crisp.
- Pour 1 cup of the marinara sauce around the chicken breasts, not on top.
- Bake for 25 minutes.
- After 25 minutes, the chicken should be cooked through (white on the inside) and browned on the top. Remove from the oven and cover the chicken with the remaining marinara sauce.
- Place a slice of mozzarella on top of each chicken breast
- Bake for another 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melting. (I also broiled the dish for about 3 minutes (watch closely not to burn!) to make the cheese extra melty)
- Sprinkle with fresh basil.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Baked Mozzarella Chicken Roll Ups
Ingredients
- 4 large skinless/boneless chicken breasts cut in half lengthwise (makes 8 thin pieces of chicken)
- 1 cup whole wheat Italian style bread crumbs
- 6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese divided
- 5 ounces fresh baby spinach I like “Organic Girl” brand!
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon extra light olive oil
- 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
- 1 cup egg whites I buy them in a carton, “pure egg whites”
- 3 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese thinly sliced into 8 pieces
- 2 cups of your favorite marinara sauce
- fresh basil for topping sliced
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into 8 pieces (cut each large breast length-wise) and pound the pieces until they are thin and as wide as possible. About 1/3 inch thick.
- Place the breadcrumbs in a bowl with 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese. Mix thoroughly and set aside.
- Chop the spinach and saute it on medium with the garlic and the olive oil for 2-3 minutes or until just barely wilted.
- Combine the sauteed spinach with the ricotta, the rest of the Parmesan cheese, and 3 tablespoons of the egg whites. Place the remaining egg whites in a separate shallow bowl and set aside.
- Make your rollups!: spray the bottom of a large baking dish and preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Place one piece of chicken on a flat working surface. Put a spoonful of ricotta-spinach filling right in the middle and roll the chicken up so that the edges meet to form a “seam”. Dip the entire chicken roll in egg whites, and then roll it in the breadcrumbs.
- Place in a baking dish, seam side down. Repeat for the remaining 7 pieces of chicken. Don’t place the chicken too close together, to allow the breadcrumbs to crisp.
- Pour 1 cup of the marinara sauce around the chicken breasts, not on top.
- Bake for 25 minutes.
- After 25 minutes, the chicken should be cooked through (white on the inside) and browned on the top. Remove from the oven and cover the chicken with the remaining marinara sauce.
- Place a slice of mozzarella on top of each chicken breast
- Bake for another 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melting. (I also broiled the dish for about 3 minutes (watch closely not to burn!) to make the cheese extra melty)
- Sprinkle with fresh basil.
- Enjoy!
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Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
