Cheesy Chicken Rolls

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🍗🧀 Cheesy Chicken Rolls

with
🥔 Herb-Roasted Potatoes
and
🥒🍅 Creamy Tomato-Cucumber Salad

Servings: 4
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
Total Time: ~1 hour

🍗🧀 Cheesy Chicken Rolls

⭐ Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella (or provolone)
  • ½ cup cream cheese (softened)
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

🥣 Instructions

1. Prep the chicken

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
  • Butterfly each chicken breast and gently pound to an even thickness (¼–½ inch).
  • Season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.

2. Make the cheese filling

In a bowl, mix:

  • Cream cheese
  • Mozzarella
  • Parmesan
  • Garlic
  • Parsley
  • Italian seasoning

3. Fill and roll

  • Spread a spoonful of the cheese mixture over each chicken breast.
  • Roll tightly from the narrower end and secure with toothpicks.
  • Brush the outside lightly with olive oil.

4. Sear (optional but best)

  • Heat a skillet over medium-high.
  • Sear chicken rolls for 1–2 minutes per side until lightly golden.

5. Bake

  • Transfer to a baking dish.
  • Bake 20–25 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

🥔 Herb-Roasted Potatoes

⭐ Ingredients

  • 1 ½ lbs baby potatoes, halved
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper

🥣 Instructions

1. Season

In a bowl, toss potatoes with:

  • Olive oil
  • Rosemary
  • Thyme
  • Garlic powder
  • Salt & pepper

2. Roast

Spread on a baking sheet and roast at 425°F (220°C) for 25–30 minutes, flipping once.
Potatoes should be golden and crispy.

🥒🍅 Creamy Tomato-Cucumber Salad

⭐ Ingredients

  • 1 large cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill (or 1 tsp dried)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper

🥣 Instructions

1. Make the dressing

Whisk together:

  • Sour cream
  • Mayo
  • Lemon juice
  • Dill
  • Salt & pepper

2. Combine

  • Add cucumber, tomatoes, and onion into the dressing.
  • Toss gently.
  • Chill until serving.

🍽️ To Serve

Plate each dish with:

  • 1 cheesy chicken roll (sliced into medallions for presentation)
  • A serving of crispy herb-roasted potatoes
  • A fresh scoop of creamy tomato-cucumber salad

Garnish with extra herbs or Parmesan if desired.

🔄 Variations

  • Spinach & Artichoke Chicken Rolls: Add chopped spinach or artichokes to the cheese filling.
  • Spicy: Add red pepper flakes to the cheese mixture.
  • Lighter salad: Replace dressing with lemon + olive oil.
  • Swap potatoes: Use sweet potatoes or roasted carrots.

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