Stuffed chicken roll ups - a delicious healthy stuffed chicken breast recipe that can be customized with your favorite filling. These rolled up chicken breasts are stuffed with veggies and cheese, then rolled up, baked in the oven and finished with a creamy sauce. Follow the step by step instructions for perfectly stuffed chicken roll ups every time, or get creative with your favorite ingredients.
Mix all those seasoning in a small bowl prior to cutting the chicken.
Prepare chicken breasts by cutting them horizontally and slice through the breast almost to the end, being careful not to cut all the way through.
Place a piece of plastic wrap over top, then use a meat mallet to pound it out to be about 1/4 inch thick. It’s easier to roll up a thin chicken cutlet, so pounding makes a huge difference.
Season the chicken breasts on both sides with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt and pepper.
Step 2. Assemble chicken roll ups:
Place the seasoned chicken flat, add 1 tablespoon of sauce, your favorite shredded cheese and veggies on each chicken slice. You can spread the stuffing all over the top or just place it on one side/middle.
Roll them up starting from the side where the filling is the closest. Proceed with the rest of the chicken pieces.
Step 3. Sear:
Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and add ghee or oil. Avocado or grape seed oil have a high smoking point and mild flavored, so they are my favorite oil for searing.
Add stuffed chicken roll-ups to the hot pan, seam side down and sear chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side, until evenly browned. You can cook chicken roll ups in batches if needed.
Steps 4. Bake the rolled-up chicken breasts:
Once chicken is seared, place chicken rolls seam side down on a lightly greased baking dish and bake the stuffed chicken breast in oven for 20-22 minutes. Best if you use the same skillet you used for searing. Just make sure the handle is not plastic and it’s an oven safe skillet.
At the end broil for 2-3 minutes to make the tops golden brown.
Notes
Other stuffing ideas: other creamy sauce and herbs, pesto, bacon, mushrooms, asparagus, broccoli, prosciutto, tomatoes etc. Dairy Free Cheese Options For Stuffing:
Make Ahead: you can either stuff chicken breasts and refrigerate them until ready to cook (up to 12 hours) or you can fully bake them and reheat when needed.
Coating The Rolled Up Chicken
If you are Paleo, Whole30 or grain free just skip the coating step. To coat chicken: just prepare two separate bowls: one with flour and onw with a beaten egg. Dredge the rolled up chicken breast in the flour first then and in the egg bowl. Transfer immediately in the hot pan.When using gluten free flour: mix equal parts arrowroot flour and a whole grain gluten free flour like rice, sorghum or buckwheat.