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Chicken Roll Ups with Smoked Mozzarella & Bacon

Published November 18, 2019. Last updated July 12, 2020 by Lauren Vavala

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Chicken Roll Ups are filled with savory smoked mozzarella and bacon, then topped with tomato sauce and even more cheese! These roll ups are an easy to-make family-friendly dinner. They are a great low carb meal for those following a keto diet and are naturally gluten free as well.

Chicken Roll Ups cut open and stuffed with mozzarella and bacon on a white plate with spaghetti squash

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Initially I intended to make this a stuffed chicken recipe, but when shopping I decided that, logistically, chicken roll ups make more sense. Both are easy, I guess, but roll ups are more fun!

The idea to use smoked mozzarella all started with this smoked mozzarella pasta salad that Whole Foods used to carry (maybe they still do?) in the fresh foods section. I always wanted to try to replicate that salad.

Since I’ve cut carbs, pasta salad is pretty much out of the question. So, I decided to roll smoked mozzarella and bacon up inside of chicken and cover it in tomato sauce (Rao’s brand is what I used and lower in sugar, albeit a little pricey).

I serve these roll ups with spaghetti squash. So, it’s still kind of a pasta dish.

Why This Recipe Works

  • These Chicken Roll Ups are a great choice for those following a low carb, keto, or gluten free diet.
  • They are really easy to make, yet kind of impressive, if I do say so myself. From start to finish, this recipe is done is about 45 minutes.
  • You can serve this recipe with (or over) a variety of sides. If you’re low carb or gluten free try them over spaghetti squash. Or, if you don’t have any dietary restrictions (you lucky dog), try them over pasta or rice for a complete meal.

How to Make Chicken Roll Ups with Smoked Mozzarella and Bacon

Prep!

3 thin cut chicken breasts on a white cutting board

If you’re using regular size chicken breasts, cut them in half and pound them out. I bought thin cut chicken breasts, but they ended up needing more trimming and pounding out to get them even.

Preheat your oven to 350°F.

Create!

3 thin cut chicken breasts topped with shredded mozzarella and bacon on a white cutting board

Divide half of the mozzarella and all of the bacon between the chicken breasts.

Three rolled up chicken breasts in a white baking dish

Roll each chicken breast up and place it in the casserole dish, seam side down.

You can obviously see which chicken breast needed a little work to get it flat – haha!

3 Baked Chicken Roll Ups in a baking dish

Season with the salt and pepper and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked through and no longer pink.

Chicken roll ups topped with tomato sauce and shredded cheese

Remove the casserole dish from the oven and top the chicken with the marinara sauce and the remaining mozzarella cheese.

Bake an additional 3-5 minutes to heat the sauce and melt the cheese.

Present!

A chicken roll up cut in half on a white plate with spaghetti squash and fresh basil

Remove from the oven and top with the fresh basil, if desired.

Serve with spaghetti squash to keep it low carb and gluten free, or regular pasta or rice.

Tips and Techniques for the Best Chicken Roll Ups

  • You can buy thin cut chicken breasts, but you may have better luck buying full chicken breasts, cutting them in half and pounding them out flat.
  • If you can’t find smoked mozzarella cheese, you can use regular mozzarella. I recommend the fresh mozzarella. Bagged, pre-shredded mozzarella is not the best as far as melting and texture due the additives in it.
  • Store leftover roll ups in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. Use within 3-4 days.

FAQ’s

  • Can you freeze chicken roll ups? Yes. You can freeze chicken roll ups, tightly wrapped, for up to 2-3 months. Allow to thaw in the refrigerator before baking or reheating.

More Low Carb Chicken Recipes to Try

If you like low carb cheesy chicken dished, this Creamy Spinach Artichoke Chicken recipe and this Ranch Bacon Chicken Casserole recipe will definitely satisfy those cravings.

Looking for something lighter? Try this Skillet Creamy Lemon Chicken with Cauliflower or the very popular Easy Garlic Chicken with a side of low carb veggies.

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Chicken Roll Ups cut open and stuffed with mozzarella and bacon on a white plate with spaghetti squash
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Chicken Rolls Ups with Smoked Mozzarella & Bacon

Chicken Roll Ups are filled with savory smoked mozzarella and bacon, then topped with tomato sauce and even more cheese! These roll ups are an easy to-make family-friendly dinner.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American, Chinese, Gluten Free, Low Carb
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 462kcal
Author Lauren Vavala

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter * melted
  • 1 pound thin cut chicken breasts
  • 4 slices bacon * cooked and crumbled
  • 8 ounces smoked mozzarella cheese * shredded
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup marinara sauce * I use Rao's
  • fresh basil * cut into ribbons, optional garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Coat the bottom of a medium casserole dish with the melted butter.
  • Pound the chicken breast flat, if needed.
  • Divide half of the mozzarella and all of the bacon between the chicken breasts.
  • Roll each chicken breast up and place it in the casserole dish, seam side down.
  • Season with the salt and pepper and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked through and no longer pink.
  • Remove the casserole dish from the oven and top the chicken with the marinara sauce and the remaining mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake an additional 3-5 minutes to heat the sauce and melt the cheese.
  • Remove from the oven and top with the fresh basil, if desired.

Notes

Tips and Techniques for the Best Chicken Roll Ups

  • You can buy thin cut chicken breasts, but you may have better luck buying full chicken breasts, cutting them in half and pounding them out flat.
  • If you can’t find smoked mozzarella cheese, you can use regular mozzarella. I recommend the fresh mozzarella. Bagged, pre-shredded mozzarella is not the best as far as melting and texture due the additives in it.
  • I use Rao's Marinara Sauce to keep this dish low carb and low sugar.
  • Store leftover roll ups in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. Use within 3-4 days.
** Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 462kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 1114mg | Potassium: 641mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 770IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 299mg | Iron: 1mg

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