Go Back
Golden brown breaded chicken rolls stuffed with melted mozzarella and garlic butter on a parchment-lined tray.
Print Recipe

Cheesy Garlic Chicken Rolls

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 485kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 large eggs , whisked
  • 1/2 cup all -purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Butterfly the chicken breasts and pound each to a uniform thickness of approximately 0.25 inches using a meat mallet.
  • In a small bowl, incorporate the minced garlic and chopped parsley into the softened butter until homogeneous.
  • Season the flattened chicken with salt and pepper, then spread 1 tablespoon of the garlic-butter mixture over the surface of each fillet.
  • Place 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese at one end of each fillet and roll the chicken tightly, securing with toothpicks if necessary.
  • Prepare a breading station with three separate bowls containing flour, whisked eggs, and a mixture of panko and parmesan cheese.
  • Dredge each roll in the flour, dip into the egg wash, and coat thoroughly with the panko-parmesan mixture.
  • Place the rolls seam-side down on the baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  • Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before removing toothpicks and serving.