Description
Tender chicken breasts rolled with a garlicky parsley and mozzarella filling, seared golden, brushed with a creamy mustard glaze, and gently finished for oozy, melty perfection.
Ingredients
3 large chicken breasts, halved horizontally and pounded thin
1½ cups mozzarella cheese, freshly grated
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons mustard (Dijon or yellow)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Optional: ¼ cup extra mozzarella for topping
Instructions
- Place halved chicken breasts between parchment and pound evenly to about ¼ inch thickness.
- In a bowl, combine grated mozzarella, chopped parsley, and minced garlic.
- In another bowl, whisk mayonnaise with mustard until smooth.
- Season both sides of the chicken with salt and black pepper.
- Brush each piece with a thin layer of the mayo-mustard mixture.
- Spread the mozzarella-parsley mixture evenly over the chicken, leaving a small border.
- Roll each piece tightly into a log, placing seam side down and securing with toothpicks if needed.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and sear the rolls seam side down, turning until golden on all sides.
- Brush the tops with more mayo-mustard mixture and sprinkle with extra mozzarella if desired.
- Cover skillet, reduce heat to low, and cook for about 15 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into rounds and serving hot.
Notes
Can be made ahead and stored in the fridge before cooking.
Variations: use spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, or swap mozzarella for provolone/gouda.
For a crispier version, coat in breadcrumbs before searing.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Reheat in the oven at 350°F to keep the chicken juicy.
Uncooked rolls can be frozen and thawed overnight before cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-seared and covered cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken roll
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 120mg