Easy Ham and Cheese Chicken Roll Ups For Dinner

A sliced piece of chicken roll up on a white plate, garnished with herbs, next to a silver fork.

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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 Time15

Cook Time35

Total Time50

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chicken and ham roll, chicken ham cheese roll ups, chicken roll ups

Servings:

Calories: 474kcal

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 slices ham
1/4 cup cream cheese softened

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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.
2 chicken breasts, salt to taste, 1/4 teaspoon 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.
1 tablespoon parsley, 2 garlic cloves, 1/4 cup cream cheese, 2 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese
Place a slice of ham on each fillet.
4 slices ham
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.
1 cup tomato sauce
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.
1 cup tomato sauce, 2 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese
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.
1 tablespoon parsley
Serve hot and enjoy!

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.

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