Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Pizza Chicken Roll Ups featuring tender chicken breasts stuffed with mozzarella cheese and pepperoni, baked to perfection with marinara sauce and Parmesan cheese. A perfect gluten-free Italian-American main course that’s great for family dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Seasoning
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded thin)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Fillings
- 8 slices mozzarella cheese
- 16–20 slices pepperoni
For Baking and Topping
- 1 cup marinara or pizza sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Chicken: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish. Lay the pounded chicken breasts flat on a cutting board and season both sides evenly with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Add Cheese and Pepperoni: Place 2 slices of mozzarella cheese and 4–5 slices of pepperoni evenly on each chicken breast, ensuring good coverage for flavorful rolls.
- Roll and Secure: Tightly roll up each chicken breast, securing the seam with a toothpick if necessary to prevent unrolling during baking.
- Arrange and Oil: Place the chicken roll-ups seam-side down in the prepared baking dish and drizzle the tops lightly with olive oil to keep them moist and add flavor.
- Bake the Roll-Ups: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes until the chicken starts to cook through.
- Add Sauce and Cheese: Remove from the oven, spoon marinara sauce over each roll-up, and sprinkle with shredded Parmesan cheese evenly.
- Final Bake: Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked, the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the edges are slightly golden.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven, garnish with chopped fresh basil or parsley if desired, and serve hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Serve with pasta, salad, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
- You can swap pepperoni for turkey pepperoni or chopped vegetables for a lighter option.
- Make sure to pound the chicken breasts evenly for consistent cooking.
- Use toothpicks to secure the rolls to prevent fillings from spilling during baking.
- Let the chicken rest a few minutes after baking before serving to retain juices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll up
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
