These Chicken and Cheese Rollups are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines the flavors of tender chicken, creamy cheese, and savory herbs. Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing appetizer, this recipe is sure to impress. The rollups are filled with a mixture of seasoned chicken and melted cheese, then baked until golden and crispy. Serve them hot with your favorite dipping sauce for a satisfying and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 slices deli ham
- 8 slices deli turkey
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a bowl, combine the shredded cheddar cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, dried oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Butterfly the chicken breasts by cutting them horizontally, but not all the way through, so that they can be opened like a book.
- Place a slice of ham and a slice of turkey on each chicken breast.
- Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the ham and turkey slices.
- Roll up each chicken breast tightly, tucking in the filling as you go.
- Secure the rollups with toothpicks, if needed.
- In a shallow dish, combine the bread crumbs and melted butter.
- Coat each chicken rollup with the bread crumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Place the rollups in the greased baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the rollups are golden and crispy.
- Remove the toothpicks before serving.
- Serve the Chicken and Cheese Rollups hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Interesting Facts
This recipe can easily be customized by adding your favorite fillings, such as spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, or bacon.
Chicken rollups are a versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or even sliced and added to a salad.