Hands holding a chicken parm roll-up over a plate of similar rolls on a wooden table.
Freshly plated Lunch

High Protein & Low Calorie Chicken Parm Roll-Ups

A healthy summer lunch idea featuring protein-packed chicken parm roll-ups.

Prep Time15 min
Cook Time20 min
Servings4
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pound chicken breasts to an even 1/4-inch thickness.
  3. Season chicken with salt, pepper, oregano, basil, and garlic powder.
  4. Spread 1 tablespoon of marinara sauce on each chicken breast.
  5. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of mozzarella and 1 tablespoon of Parmesan cheese over the sauce.
  6. Roll up the chicken breasts tightly and secure with toothpicks if needed.
  7. Place roll-ups on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  8. Brush the tops with olive oil and sprinkle with breadcrumbs and remaining Parmesan cheese.
  9. Bake for 20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
  10. Let cool slightly before serving.