Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Chicken Parmesan Rolls featuring tender grilled chicken, tangy marinara sauce, and melted mozzarella cheese wrapped in a soft, homemade yogurt-based dough. Perfect as a hearty appetizer or main dish, these rolls bake to a golden finish with a crunchy sesame seed topping.
Ingredients
Dough
- 1 cup all purpose or white whole wheat flour (plus more for dusting) (5 oz)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup Stonyfield non-fat Greek yogurt (not regular, drained if there’s any liquid)
Filling and Topping
- 8 ounces grilled chicken breast, sliced (about 2 cups)
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce (plus 1 tablespoon more for layering)
- 3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
- Sesame seeds, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Prepare the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and kosher salt until evenly combined.
- Add yogurt and mix: Add the non-fat Greek yogurt to the dry ingredients and mix using a fork or spatula until it forms small crumbles.
- Knead the dough: Lightly dust a work surface with flour, transfer the dough to it, and knead about 20 times until smooth and tacky but not sticky, ensuring no dough sticks to your hand.
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a sheet pan with a silicone baking mat.
- Divide dough: Divide the dough into 4 equal balls, approximately 3-3/8 ounces each.
- Roll out dough: Lightly flour a rolling pin and the work surface, then roll each ball into a 7-inch diameter thin round.
- Assemble the rolls: Spread 1 tablespoon marinara sauce in a strip down the center of the dough circle. Top with about 1/2 cup (2 oz) sliced grilled chicken, drizzle with 1 tablespoon more marinara sauce, and sprinkle 3 tablespoons shredded mozzarella cheese over the chicken.
- Fold dough: Fold the right side of the dough over the filling, then fold the left side over the right to enclose the filling completely.
- Apply egg wash and garnish: Brush the top of each roll with the beaten egg to give a golden color and sprinkle sesame seeds evenly over the top.
- Bake: Place the rolls on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until golden brown on top. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use non-fat Greek yogurt for the dough to achieve the right texture; regular yogurt or ones with liquid may affect the dough consistency.
- If using whole wheat flour, the dough may be slightly denser but still delicious.
- Ensure the grilled chicken is sliced thinly to make rolling easier.
- Optionally, you can substitute marinara with your favorite tomato sauce for variety.
- Sesame seeds add a lovely crunch and flavor but can be omitted if allergic.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American