Best 10 Italian Cheese Chicken Roll Ups Recipes

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Are you craving a delectable Italian dish that combines the flavors of tender chicken, savory cheese, and aromatic herbs? If so, "Italian Cheese Chicken Roll Ups" are the perfect recipe to tantalize your taste buds. This culinary creation takes juicy chicken breasts, generously stuffed with a mixture of flavorful cheeses, herbs, and spices, then carefully rolled and baked to perfection. The result is a succulent and cheesy dish that will leave you craving more. With its crispy exterior and gooey, cheesy center, it's sure to be a hit at your next dinner party or family gathering. So, let's embark on a culinary journey to create this mouthwatering dish that will transport you to the heart of Italy.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

ITALIAN FIVE-CHEESE CHICKEN ROLL-UPS



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With little more than spaghetti sauce, cream cheese and KRAFT Finely Shredded Italian Five Cheese Blend, these chicken roll-ups are super easy to prepare.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 oz. (1/4 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/4 cup finely chopped green peppers
1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1 cup KRAFT Finely Shredded Italian* Five Cheese Blend, divided
4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 lb.), pounded to 1/4-inch thickness
1 cup CLASSICO Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • Mix first 4 ingredients until blended. Add 1/2 cup shredded cheese; mix well. Shape into 4 logs. Place 1 log on one short end of each chicken breast; press lightly into chicken. Roll up tightly, tucking in both ends of each breast around filling to completely enclose filling.
  • Place, seam sides down, in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with pasta sauce. Cover.
  • Bake 30 min. or until chicken is done (165°F). Top chicken with remaining shredded cheese; bake 3 to 5 min. or until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Sodium 610 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 33 g

ITALIAN CHICKEN ROLL-UPS



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Because I have a busy schedule, I like to keep a batch of these tender chicken rolls in the freezer. Coated with golden crumbs, they seem fancy enough for company. I've substituted mozzarella cheese for the provolone and pastrami for the ham with equally delicious results. -Barbara Wobser, Sandusky, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
8 thin slices (4 ounces) deli ham
4 slices provolone cheese, halved
2/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/2 cup milk
Cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Place a slice of ham and half slice of provolone cheese on each piece of chicken. Roll up from a short side and tuck in ends; secure with a toothpick. , In a shallow bowl, combine crumbs, Romano cheese and parsley. Pour milk into another bowl. Dip chicken rolls in milk, then roll in crumb mixture. , Place roll-ups, seam side down, on a greased baking sheet. Spritz chicken with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, 25 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Remove toothpicks. Freeze option: Wrap unbaked chicken roll-ups individually in plastic wrap; place in a large resealable freezer bag. Freeze up to 2 months. To use, completely thaw in the refrigerator. Preheat oven to 425°. Unwrap roll-ups and place on a greased baking sheet. Spritz with nonstick cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes or until juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433 calories, Fat 20g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 144mg cholesterol, Sodium 2023mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 52g protein.

GARLIC CHEESE CHICKEN ROLLUPS



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This is a quick, easy and tasty meal - my husband's favorite! If you can make ahead and let marinate, it is even better. Roll on up to the stove and make a tasty treat for dinner tonight!

Provided by Wendy Neff

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 cup dried bread crumbs, seasoned
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup butter, melted
1 (7 ounce) package garlic cheese spread

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Pound chicken breasts until thinned out. In a shallow dish or bowl mix together bread crumbs and cheese. Dip one side of each breast into melted butter or margarine, then into crumb/cheese mixture. Place a dollop of cheese spread at one end of each chicken breast, on the side of the breast not dipped in the mixture. Roll up each breast and secure with toothpicks.
  • Place rollups in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish and drizzle any remaining butter or margarine over all. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until cooked through and juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 493 calories, Carbohydrate 24.4 g, Cholesterol 138.2 mg, Fat 26.1 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 40.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 1080.6 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

CHICKEN, HAM, AND CHEESE ROLL-UPS



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This tasty take on Chicken Cordon Bleu is as delectable as the traditional recipe but less fussy. Round it out with couscous and peas.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 thin chicken cutlets (about 1 1/2 pounds total)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 tablespoons honey mustard
4 slices deli ham (about 4 ounces total), halved lengthwise
12 thin slices Swiss cheese (about 4 ounces total), halved lengthwise into 24 strips
1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas
1 tablespoon butter
3/4 cup couscous

Steps:

  • Heat broiler, with rack set 4 inches from heat. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place cutlets on work surface, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Spread cutlets with mustard; layer with 1 slice of ham and 2 strips of cheese. Starting at a short end, roll up cutlets; place, seam side down, on prepared baking sheet. Top each cutlet with 1 piece of remaining cheese; broil until browned and chicken is opaque throughout, 6 to 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring peas, butter, and 1 cup water to a boil. Remove from heat, and stir in couscous. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; fluff with a fork. Serve couscous with roll-ups.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 544 g, Fat 15 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 60 g

THREE-CHEESE CHICKEN ROLL-UPS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: garlic, spinach, ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, chicken breasts, eggs, seasoned breadcrumbs, marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, salt, pepper

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cloves garlic
2 cups spinach
½ cup ricotta cheese
¼ cup parmesan cheese
4 chicken breasts, thinly sliced
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
1 cup marinara sauce
4 slices mozzarella cheese
fresh basil, chopped
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Sauté the garlic and spinach in oil until the spinach wilts. Add the ricotta, parmesan, salt, and pepper, and stir until heated.
  • Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
  • Salt and pepper the chicken breasts, add the cheese mixture, and roll 'em up.
  • Dip each chicken breast roll-up in the egg, then the breadcrumbs, and place in a 8×8 (20 x 20 cm) or 9×9 (22 x 22 cm) baking dish seam side down.
  • Bake for 25 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and top with marinara sauce and mozzarella. Bake an additional 5 minutes. Remove from oven and top with basil.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 699 calories, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 73 grams, Sugar 5 grams

ITALIAN CHEESE CHICKEN ROLL-UPS



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Make and share this Italian Cheese Chicken Roll-Ups recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Redsie

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup shredded light mozzarella cheese, divided
2 ounces light cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup finely chopped red pepper
1/4 cup chopped oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
4 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves, pounded to 1/4-inch thickness (1 lb.)
1 cup spaghetti sauce or 1 cup tomato sauce

Steps:

  • PREHEAT oven to 400°F.
  • Mix 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese, the cream cheese, peppers, oregano and garlic salt until well blended.
  • Shape into 4 logs.
  • Place 1 log on one of the short ends of each chicken breast; press into chicken lightly.
  • Roll up each chicken breast tightly, tucking in ends of chicken around filling to completely enclose filling.
  • PLACE, seam-sides down, in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Spoon spaghetti or tomato sauce evenly over chicken; cover with foil.
  • BAKE 35 minute or until chicken is cooked through (170°F).
  • Remove foil; sprinkle chicken with remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese.
  • Bake an additional 3 to 5 minute or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.1, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 79.2, Sodium 434.9, Carbohydrate 11.6, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 6.2, Protein 30.6

ITALIAN CHICKEN ROLL-UPS



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Make and share this Italian Chicken Roll-Ups recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Audrey M

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups Italian-style tomato sauce
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, set aside
spaghetti
1/2 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon snipped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Pound chicken breast halves until they are about 1/4 inch thick.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine the low-fat ricotta cheese, 3 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese and 1 Tbsp snipped fresh parsley.
  • Spoon about 1 1/2 Tbsp of cheese mixture onto each chicken breast.
  • Fold in long sides and then roll from short end.
  • Place seam side down in sprayed 8 x 8 inch baking dish.
  • Measure out 1 cup of sauce; set aside.
  • Next pour remaining 2 cups of tomato sauce over stuffed chicken breast.
  • Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake for 35- 40 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.
  • Remove cover.
  • Sprinkle 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese over top.
  • Bake an additional 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Cook spaghetti according to package directions.
  • Heat remaining 1 cup of spaghetti sauce.
  • Place single serving of spaghetti on plate with chicken placed on top and some of the remaining heat sauce spooned over top of stuffed chicken breast.
  • Serve with extra grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 78, Sodium 815.7, Carbohydrate 9.4, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 5.3, Protein 31.9

ITALIAN-STYLE CHICKEN ROLL-UPS



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Ooey-gooey inside and out: These Italian-Style Chicken Roll-Ups are a double cheese experience. And a super-easy technique gets it prepped in 10 minutes.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup finely chopped green peppers
4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 lb.), pounded to 1/4-inch thickness
4 KRAFT Singles, cut in half
1 cup CLASSICO Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425ºF.
  • Mix cream cheese and peppers until blended.
  • Top each chicken breast with 1 Singles piece. Spread with cream cheese mixture; roll up. Place, seam sides down, in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with pasta sauce. Cover.
  • Bake 20 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF). Top chicken with remaining Singles pieces; bake, uncovered, 3 to 5 min. or until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Sodium 700 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 31 g

CHEESY CHICKEN ROLL-UPS



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Until I served my family these slightly spicy chicken breasts, they never cared for white meat. Now they prefer them to dark meat...and to just about anything I make!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 large boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 block (6 ounces) cheddar cheese
1 cup crushed cheddar cheese crackers (about 2 cups whole crackers)
4-1/2 teaspoons taco seasoning
1/4 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Pound chicken breasts to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut cheese into eight 3-1/2-in. x 3/4-in. sticks. Place one cheese stick in the center of each chicken breast. Fold long sides over cheese; fold ends up and secure with a toothpick if necessary. , In a bowl, combine crackers and taco seasoning. Dip chicken in butter, then roll in crumb mixture. Place, seam side down, in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. , Cover and bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 18g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 498mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 33g protein.

MOM'S CHICKEN AND CREAM CHEESE ROLL-UPS



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Chicken Pillows, Chicken Roll-Ups or Chicken Pockets - whatever you call these, they're a kid-friendly dinner favorite. Shredded chicken mixed with cream cheese, mushrooms, and diced onion all rolled up in a delicious, buttery crescent roll.

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cooked and shredded)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese (softened)
2 Tablespoons onion (diced) - optional
1 (4 ounce) can mushrooms (drained)
2 (8 ounce) packages crescent roll dough

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Mix together cooked chicken, softened cream cheese, onion, and mushrooms.
  • Roll out your crescents, place a heaping spoonful of chicken mixture on wide-end of crescent and roll it up. Place on large cookie sheet (I use my largest jelly-roll pan). Bake for 12-14 minutes (watch for the rolls to turn golden).

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 998 kcal, Fat 54 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Cholesterol 371 mg, Sodium 365 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 121 mg

Tips:

  • Use thinly sliced chicken breasts for easy rolling.
  • Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness to ensure even cooking.
  • Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste.
  • Use a variety of fillings for the chicken roll-ups, such as spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and pesto.
  • Secure the chicken roll-ups with toothpicks or kitchen twine to prevent them from unrolling.
  • Bake the chicken roll-ups at a high temperature to quickly cook the chicken and prevent it from drying out.
  • Serve the chicken roll-ups with your favorite pasta sauce or dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Italian cheese chicken roll-ups are a delicious and versatile dish that can be easily customized to your liking. With a variety of fillings and sauces to choose from, you can create a dish that is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give these Italian cheese chicken roll-ups a try.

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