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Pizza Stuffed Chicken Roll-Ups

Crispy baked chicken cutlets rolled around classic pizza fillings for an easy, family-friendly meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • parchment paper or foil
  • Meat Mallet or Rolling Pin
  • Three small bowls
  • Basting brush or spray
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

  • olive oil spray or cooking spray
  • 28 ounce boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella
  • 12 slices turkey pepperoni
  • 12 slices white button mushrooms
  • 1/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs (whole wheat or regular)
  • 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup marinara sauce homemade or store-bought
  • 8 thin slices red onion
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped green bell pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and lightly coat it with olive oil spray; set aside.
  • Slice each chicken breast horizontally to create two thin cutlets (about 1/4 inch thick). Place a cutlet between pieces of wax or parchment paper and gently pound with a meat mallet or rolling pin until even.
  • Season both sides of each cutlet with 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (total) and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  • Arrange the fillings on the center of each cutlet: about 1 tablespoon shredded mozzarella, 3 slices turkey pepperoni, and 3 slices white button mushroom. Roll each cutlet up tightly and place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
  • In a small bowl, mix the 1/4 cup breadcrumbs with 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan. In another small bowl, whisk together 1/2 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon lemon juice with a pinch of pepper.
  • Dip each chicken roll-up briefly into the oil-lemon mixture, then coat evenly with the breadcrumb-Parmesan mixture. Place seam-side down on the baking sheet and lightly spray or brush the tops with oil.
  • Bake the roll-ups at 450°F for about 20 minutes, until the chicken is almost cooked through.
  • Remove the baking sheet from the oven and evenly top each roll-up with marinara sauce, a sprinkle of the remaining mozzarella, red onion slices, and chopped green bell pepper.
  • Return to the oven and bake 4–5 minutes more, until the cheese is melted and the sauce is heated. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Feel free to substitute or add pizza toppings you prefer.