Chicken rolls with ham and cheese represent a harmony of flavors that combines the delicacy of chicken breast, the savoriness of ham, and the creaminess of cheese.
Ideal for a family lunch, an elegant dinner, or a quick yet tasty meal, these rolls are simple to prepare and customizable with your favorite herbs and spices. Thanks to the cooking method, they maintain a juicy texture and an irresistibly gooey center.
A dish that will win over the palates of both young and old, transforming simple ingredients into an impressive course. Perfect when accompanied by seasonal vegetables, crispy potatoes or a fresh salad, for a balance of taste and lightness.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 4 servings
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients for Chicken Rolls with Ham and Cheese:
- 8 slices chicken breast (thinly sliced)
- 8 slices scamorza (regular or smoked)
- 4 slices cooked ham
- to taste fine salt
- to taste black pepper
- to taste grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- to taste dry white wine
- to taste all-purpose flour
- 8 toothpicks
Tools for Chicken Rolls with Ham and Cheese:
- 1 Skillet
- 8 Toothpicks
- 1 Knife
- 1 Plate
Steps for Preparing and Cooking Chicken Rolls with Ham and Cheese:
On a cutting board lined with parchment paper, place the chicken breast slices. If they are a bit too thick, use a meat mallet to pound them into thin slices (alternatively, you can buy a whole chicken breast and cut the slices yourself, which can also save money since pre-sliced chicken breast is more expensive than whole).
Salt and pepper each slice, then place a slice of scamorza and half a slice of cooked ham on each chicken breast slice, add a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese, lightly salt again, and roll the meat on itself to form a roll, securing it with a toothpick. Repeat the same procedure with all the meat available to you.
Put 3-4 tablespoons of flour on a plate, coat the chicken breast well with flour, removing any excess.
In a large non-stick skillet, heat the extra virgin olive oil with the garlic clove. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken rolls, browning them on all sides over high heat, salt, and deglaze with white wine. Once the wine has evaporated, lower the heat and let cook, turning the meat occasionally, for about 15 minutes.
If the meat dries out too much during cooking, add a little hot water or broth.
Once cooked, serve immediately.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
What can I use instead of scamorza?
with provolone or Fontina cheese, or caciocavallo.
What can I use instead of cooked ham?
with speck or pancetta for a smoky touch, or even mortadella for a more intense flavor.
What other meat can I use instead of chicken breast?
with turkey breast or veal or pork slices.
