I still remember the first time I made these chicken roll ups — the moment I sliced into the golden brown exterior and saw the creamy cheese filling oozing out, I knew I had found a new favorite. The garlic herb butter sauce adds such a comforting richness that every bite feels special.
What I love about this recipe is how it turns simple ingredients into something truly memorable. The tender, juicy chicken combined with the creamy spinach and melted mozzarella creates a flavor harmony that’s hard to resist.
Why You’ll Love It:
– Tender and juicy chicken breasts wrapped around a creamy cheese and spinach filling
– Slightly crispy edges from pan-searing, finished perfectly in the oven
– Rich garlic herb butter sauce that elevates every bite
– Clean, minimalistic plating that makes it look as good as it tastes
Simple to make and elegant enough to impress, this recipe is a winner every time.
Ready in under an hour and perfect for any weeknight dinner.
PrintChicken Roll Ups
Tender chicken breasts rolled with spinach and cream cheese, pan-seared to golden brown, baked with mozzarella, and finished with a garlic herb butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
4 chicken breasts
1 cup spinach leaves
4 oz cream cheese
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 cloves minced garlic
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp butter
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Lay chicken breasts flat and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Spread cream cheese evenly over each chicken breast.
Top with spinach leaves and shredded mozzarella cheese.
Roll up each chicken breast tightly and secure with toothpicks if needed.
Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
Add chicken roll ups and pan-sear until golden brown on all sides, about 3 minutes per side.
Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
In the same pan, melt butter and add minced garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Return chicken to the pan and spoon some garlic herb butter over each roll up.
Transfer pan to preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
Remove toothpicks, slice each roll up into three pieces.
Arrange sliced roll ups in a fan shape on a white round plate.
Drizzle with remaining garlic herb butter and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
FAQ
Q: Can I prepare the chicken roll ups ahead of time?
A: Absolutely! You can assemble them and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before cooking.
Q: How do I store leftovers?
A: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently to keep the chicken tender.
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