Stuffed Chicken Roll with Ham and Mozzarella
This impressive stuffed chicken roll is surprisingly easy to make and always steals the show at the dinner table. Layers of savory ham, melted mozzarella, and crisp carrot strips are wrapped snugly in seasoned ground chicken and baked to a perfect golden crust. Whether for a Sunday lunch or a weeknight dinner, this dish delivers big flavor with minimal effort.
🛒 Ingredients
8 servings
- 2 lbs (1 kg) raw ground chicken, seasoned with salt and pepper
- 7 oz (200 g) sliced cooked ham
- 7 oz (200 g) sliced mozzarella
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and cut into thin strips
- 7 oz (200 g) bacon strips (optional)
- Dried herbs and extra seasoning to taste
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Directions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350 °F (180 °C). Lay a large sheet of plastic wrap flat on the counter and spread the seasoned ground chicken into an even rectangle about ½ inch (1 cm) thick.
- 2
Cover the chicken surface with overlapping ham slices, then a layer of mozzarella, and finally arrange the carrot strips evenly across the top, leaving a small border around all edges.
- 3
Using the plastic wrap as a guide, carefully roll the chicken into a tight log, pressing gently as you go. Unwrap and tie with kitchen twine to hold the shape during baking.
- 4
Transfer the roll to a lightly greased baking dish. If using bacon, drape the strips over the roll for extra flavor and a beautiful golden finish.
- 5
Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165 °F (75 °C). Rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
💡 Chef's Tip
Chilling the assembled, uncooked roll in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before baking helps it hold its shape perfectly. Leftovers reheat beautifully in the oven the next day.
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