I've been making these swiss cheese and green onion stuffed chicken roll ups for years and they're always a big hit. They're easy to prepare and fun to slice into. Serve them up for any occasion.
Recipe: $10.87 | Per Serving: $2.72 | Servings: 4
This chicken roll ups recipe is super easy to follow along with and takes very little time at all to prep. The best part is that you get to tenderize the chicken breast by pounding it flat, so it's not only a meal, but a great way to work out some frustration too.
These cheesy chicken roll ups are a perfect blend of spice, savory, crunchy, and juicy chicken in every bite. You're going to love how wonderfully they can pair with any side dish and how fast they disappear.
I enjoy serving them up with simple sides like Instant Pot Asparagus or Roasted Frozen Cauliflower, but even just a simple salad or some Instant Pot Boxed Au Gratin Potatoes works too!
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🍯 Why This Recipe Works
- Simple ingredients. Basic kitchen seasonings, green onions, bread crumbs and chicken (plus some swiss cheese) and we're in business! Swiss and chicken pair wonderfully together and you can see them together again in our Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole.
- Easy prep. While this dish might look complicated or time consuming, I assure you it's not. It's especially helpful to have everything set up and ready to go like an assembly line, but the steps are all fairly simple. You'll get the hang of it after the first one.
- Impressive appearances. Rolled up meats always have a way of looking impressive. They're the star of the show, that's for sure. But what's even better is that this chicken not only looks good, but it tastes good too!
🥘 Ingredients
Ingredient Notes:
Chicken Breasts- You will need boneless skinless chicken breasts. Trim the fat and pound them flat so that it cooks more evenly.
Swiss Cheese- This is for the filling. I like to use sliced swiss cheese because it holds in place better.
Green Onions- Use green onions in the center for a green color and flavor once baked.
Italian Bread Crumbs- These are already flavored bread crumbs that help to make this dish taste great.
Parmesan Cheese- Use shredded parmesan cheese to make the breading taste great and add a nice color to the top once baked.
For specific ingredients and measurements, please see the recipe card below.
🧾 Substitutions
Italian Breadcrumbs. If you do not have Italian breadcrumbs on hand you can use plain breadcrumbs that have been mixed with 1 tablespoon of dry Italian seasoning and ¼ teaspoon of salt. This is a simple and easy DIY version.
Parsley. If you do not have dried parsley on hand fresh can be substituted but you'll need more of it (just shy of ¼ cup, chopped). The flavors of these chicken breast roll ups will change as a result but they will still taste really good.
🔪 Instructions for Stuffed Chicken Roll Ups
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F.
Step 2: In a small bowl, combine the green onions, Italian seasoning, parsley, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Step 3: Trim your breasts as needed and then lay them between two pieces of plastic wrap. Use a meat tenderizer to hit them several times to flatten them as much as you can without hurting the integrity of the chicken. You don't want it to fall apart.
Step 4: Remove the plastic wrap and place 2 slices of swiss cheese on top of each breast, trying to create a nice layer that covers the top of the meat. Some of the cheese can overlap, but you don't want it hanging off of the edges too much.
Step 5: Divide your green onion mix between the four breasts and place it in the center of the cheese.
Step 6: Roll up your chicken breasts from the large side to the small side and secure them with toothpicks.
Step 7: On one plate pour the flour. On another plate mix the bread crumbs and parmesan cheese. In a pie plate or bowl, lightly beat the eggs. Set them up in front of you like an assembly line.
Step 8: Roll the secured breasts in flour, dip in the egg, and then dip in the cheesy bread crumbs before placing them on a baking sheet.
Step 9: Bake in the oven for 45-50 minutes.
Serve warm and enjoy.
🍴 Recipe Tips
Efficient Assembly Line Setup
Preparation: Arrange several bowls in front of you to create an assembly line. Place beaten eggs in one bowl, flour in another, and breading with cheese in the third bowl. Lastly, have a bowl of your green onion filling ready.
Organization Tip: This method significantly reduces mess and saves time during the preparation process.
Step-by-Step Process:
- Prepare Chicken: Pound all the chicken breasts first and set them aside. You can stack them on a plate for convenience.
- Stuff Chicken: Take one chicken breast, lay cheese on it, add the filling, and then roll it up. Secure the roll with toothpicks. Repeat this process for the remaining chicken breasts.
- Assembly Line: Dip each rolled chicken breast in the flour, followed by the beaten eggs, and finally the breading mixture. Ensure each breast is thoroughly coated before placing it onto the baking sheet.
- Completion: Your hands may get messy during this process, but continue until all the chicken breasts are coated and placed on the baking sheet.
⏲️ Make Ahead and Freezing Instructions
Preparation: Prepare the stuffed chicken roll-up recipe according to instructions.
Freezing: Store the prepared roll-ups in an airtight container or disposable pans with lids in the freezer.
Thawing: When ready to cook, thaw in the refrigerator overnight or for a few hours on the counter.
Baking: Once thawed, bake according to the recipe instructions. Enjoy the convenience of a delicious meal straight from freezer to oven!
🍳 Reheating
Oven Method:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Place the chicken on a baking sheet.
- Heat for about 15 minutes or until heated through and reaching an internal temperature of 165°F.
🥗 Side Dishes
This recipe goes great with just about anything. I usually opt for simple pasta sides or some Creamy Garlic Red Skin Mashed Potatoes along with roasted or steamed veggies like these Roasted Brussel Sprouts and Carrots or Roasted Frozen Green Beans.
💭 Recipe FAQs
Chicken breasts are usually pounded or sliced thin to make them easier to roll up. This creates a larger surface area for adding the filling.
Stuffed chicken roll-ups can often be prepared in advance, refrigerated, and then cooked when you're ready to serve.
The internal temperature of cooked stuffed chicken roll-ups should reach at least 165°F to ensure that the chicken is thoroughly cooked.
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📖 Recipe
Stuffed Chicken Roll Ups
Ingredients
- 1 cup green onions, chopped ($0.88)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning ($0.08)
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley ($0.08)
- ¼ teaspoon salt ($0.01)
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper ($0.02)
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder ($0.02)
- 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts ($6.80)
- 8 slices Swiss cheese ($1.48)
- 1 cup all purpose flour ($0.13)
- 1 cup Italian bread crumbs ($0.41)
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, shredded ($0.74)
- 2 large eggs ($0.30)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a small bowl combine the green onions, Italian seasoning, parsley, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Set aside.
- Trim your chicken breasts as needed and then lay them between two pieces of plastic wrap. Use a meat tenderizer to hit them several times to flatten them as much as you can without hurting the integrity of the chicken. You don't want it to fall apart.
- Remove the plastic wrap and place 2 slices of Swiss cheese on top of each breast, trying to create a nice layer that covers the top of the meat. Some of the cheese can overlap but you don't want it hanging off of the edges too much.
- Divide your green onion mix between the four breasts and place it in the center of the cheese.
- Roll up your chicken breasts from the large side to the small side and secure with toothpicks.
- On one plate pour the flour. On another plate mix the bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. In a pie plate or bowl, lightly beat the eggs. Set them up in front of you like an assembly line.
- Roll the secured breasts in flour, dip in the egg, and then dip in the cheesy bread crumbs before placing on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the oven for 45-50 minutes.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
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