Chicken Rolls Stuffed with Cheese and Ham

Ingredients

• 2 Minced chicken breasts (Approximately 250 g per breast; use finely minced chicken.)
• 3 tbsp Cream cheese (For spreading.)
• 4 tbsp Grated mozzarella cheese (The grated cheese mentioned in the video.)
• 6 lonchas Cooked ham (Preferably thin slices, ready for filling.)
• 100 g Powdered Parmesan cheese or breadcrumbs (Choose Parmesan for a flour-free version, or breadcrumbs as an alternative. If using breadcrumbs, add spices to taste.)
• Spices (To taste; they are mentioned for mixing with the breadcrumbs.)
• Oil (A little, for drizzling over the rolls before cooking.)

Steps

1. 1

   Prepare a sheet of parchment paper on the countertop. Place the minced chicken on top and spread it into an even rectangle approximately 0.5–1 cm thick, making sure there are no areas that are too thin or any holes.

2. 2

   Spread the cream cheese over the entire surface of the chicken, leaving a small border around the edges so the filling does not escape when rolling.

3. 3

   Distribute the grated mozzarella over the cream cheese.

4. 4

   Place the slices of cooked ham over the cheese, distributing them evenly across the entire rectangle.

5. 5

   Using the parchment paper, carefully roll the chicken up tightly, as if making a roulade. Press gently so the filling is enclosed and seal the ends as well as possible.

6. 6

   Mix the powdered Parmesan or breadcrumbs with the chosen spices. Coat the roll in this mixture until it is covered on all sides.

7. 7

   Place the roll in the air fryer basket or on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Drizzle it with a little oil to encourage browning.

8. 8

   Cook in the air fryer at 195 °C for about 15 minutes, turning it halfway through cooking if necessary so it browns evenly. Alternatively, bake it at 195 °C for about 20 minutes.

9. 9

   Check that the chicken is fully cooked in the center, with no pink areas, and that the internal temperature reaches 74 °C. Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing into rolls and serving.

Notes

Powdered Parmesan allows you to prepare the version advertised as flour-free; breadcrumbs are an alternative. The cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the roll and the power of the appliance. Do not cut the roll immediately after removing it from the oven or air fryer: letting it rest for a few minutes helps the filling set and retain its juices.

Nutrition per serving

• main course
• dinner
• high-protein
• easy
• quick
• air fryer
• oven-baked
• flour-free