About
Yes, Chicken Parm Rolls deliver exactly what you're hoping for: a quick, crumbly pastry enveloping chicken, melty cheese, and a bright, tangy marinara sauce. Baked to a beautiful, crispy golden brown, Chicken Parm Rolls combine the playfulness of an appetizer with the heartiness of a full sandwich, making them perfectly suited for dinnertime. It takes less than an hour to make these savory snack-like centerpieces, so they're as ideal for weeknights as they are for weekends.
Ingredients
- For the dough:
- 1 cup all-purpose or white whole wheat flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup Greek yogurt, drained if there is any liquid
- For the filling:
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 2 cups chicken breast, grilled and sliced
- 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- For the egg wash:
- 1 large egg, beaten
- sesame seeds, optional, for garnish
Directions
Step 1 -In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt, whisking well.
Step 2 -Add the yogurt to the flour mixture and mix until well-combined, resembling small crumbles.
Step 3 -Lightly dust flour on a work surface.
Step 4 -Transfer the dough to the floured work surface.
Step 5 -Knead the dough until smooth, tacky but not sticky. The dough should not stick to your hand by the end of the kneading.
Step 6 -Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Step 7 -Divide the dough into 4 equal balls.
Step 8 -Lightly sprinkle a work surface and the rolling pin with flour.
Step 9 -Roll the dough out into thin rounds, about 7-inches in diameter.
Step 10 -Spread 1 tablespoon of marinara down the center of each dough circle.
Step 11 -Top the center of each dough circle with 1/2 cup chicken, 1 tablespoon of the remaining marinara sauce, and 3 tablespoons cheese.
Step 12 -Fold the right side of the dough over the top of the chicken, followed by the left side.
Step 13 -Brush the top of the rolls with the egg wash.
Step 14 -Sprinkle on the sesame seeds.
Step 15 -Bake until golden, about 20 minutes.
Step 16 -Serve hot!
