Baked Zucchini And Chicken Rolls

Would you like to learn how to prepare delicious baked chicken and zucchini rolls? If you can’t get your family to eat enough vegetables lately, this recipe is for you. Not only does it provide important nutrients, but it is moderate in calories.

In addition, we can prepare it in two versions, incorporating other healthy foods. Find out below what you need and what are the steps you must follow to make them yourself at home. You will love them!

Baked zucchini chicken rolls

Chicken and zucchini rolls are a good alternative to increase the consumption of proteins, fatty acids and vitamins and minerals. Although they do contain cheese, they do not provide too many calories when consumed in moderate portions. Do you dare to try them?

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of olive oil (20 ml)
• 4 cloves of garlic
• 1 cup of grated zucchini (200 g)
• ¼ cup of grated Parmesan cheese (50 g)
• 1/2 cup of grated mozzarella cheese (100 g)
• Salt and pepper to taste)

• 8 pieces of chicken breast
• ½ cup of breadcrumbs (100 g)
• The juice of 1 lemon

Utensils

• Knife
• Grater
• Frying pan
• Wooden spoon
• Container
• Squeezer
• Dish
• Bowl
• Baking tray

Preparation

• First, turn the oven to 230 ° C
• Finely chop the garlic, grate the raw zucchini and mozzarella cheese.
• Then fry these elements in a pan with a little oil for 4 minutes. Salt and pepper.
• Add the grated Parmesan cheese and cook until melted.
• In a separate bowl, mix the lemon juice and a little olive oil.
• Cut the chicken breasts into strips and fill with the sauce. Then roll them up.
• Dip them in the juice and oil mixture.
• Then go for the breadcrumbs.
• Arrange on a previously greased baking sheet.
• Cook for about 30 minutes and serve hot

Data of interest:

• Difficulty level: Intermediate
• Preparation time: 1 hour
• Tips: You can change the filling or add what you like the most. If desired, sprinkle a little more grated cheese on top of the rolls so that they gratin when cooking. They are very tasty!

Baked Zucchini Chicken Rolls Recipe But backwards!

If in the previous version we told you how to prepare chicken rolls with zucchini, now we tell you the reverse idea … Zucchini rolls stuffed with chicken!

Ingredients

• 2 zucchini
• 4 tablespoons of olive oil (40 ml)
• Salt to taste)
• Mozzarella cheese (what you need)
• 2 tablespoons of tomato sauce (20 g)
• 1 and 1/2 cups of mushrooms (300 g)
• Roasted chicken thighs (300 g)
• 2 eggs
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese (100 g)

Utensils

• Peeler
• Knife
• Frying pan
• Wringer
• Whisk
• Container
• Oven plate
• Spoon

Preparation

• The first thing you should do is preheat the oven to 180 ° C.
• Meanwhile, using a peeler,  remove thin slices of zucchini (unpeeled).
• Brush with olive oil and add the salt. Reserve to release the water.
• To prepare the filling, clean the mushrooms, chop them and sauté with olive oil and a pinch of salt.
• Chop the chicken and garlic cloves as finely as you can.
• Next, add the sauce and add the Parmesan cheese.
• Beat the eggs and pour. Remove from heat.
• Mix well so that you have a homogeneous dough.
• Next, arrange the zucchini strips on a tray and place a tablespoon of the filling.
• Roll up very carefully.
• In the bottom of a baking sheet, spread the tomato sauce and the zucchini rolls on top.
• Sprinkle with grated mozzarella cheese and gratin for 15 minutes.

Data of interest:

• Difficulty level: Easy
• Preparation time: 45 minutes
• Servings: Makes 4 people
• Tips: So that the rolls do not open when you are cooking them, you can hold them with a toothpick. Let the filling cool well before adding it to the zucchini strips. Serve with some mashed potatoes, a multicolored salad (lettuce, tomato, celery, carrot) or a little white rice… the options are endless!

Have you tried these delicious chicken zucchini rolls yet? You and your family will love it.