Easy Chicken Parmesan Roll-Ups

My Mom did all the cooking when she was here.  Seriously.  I had a month off from cooking.  We went out to only a few times to eat, but stayed in the majority of the time and she slaved away in the kitchen.  I felt like I was a kid again having my Mom taking care of me. I hope Vivian would want me to do that for her when she's an adult.  I did manage to make us two meals.  Breakfast and dinner.  

 For her last day with us, I wanted that time for her to be all about Vivian.  I knew I wanted to make a chicken parmesan, but there are so many different recipes for that dish.  I got onto old faithful, Pinterest and found a chicken parmesan roll-up recipe that looked and sounded delicious.  

 When I went to the grocery store I picked up the ingredients for a different chicken parmesan recipe (I looked at too many) and couldn't find the one I wanted to do.  Well, I improvised and turned out great and easy.  I also made spaghetti and paired it with a large salad.  Great Sunday night meal!

The recipe came from here, but this is my version.

Easy Chicken Parmesan Roll-UP

• 6 thin-cut, boneless, skinless chicken cutlets, about 1 1/4 pounds (or slice regular chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create your own cutlets)
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   3 chicken breast cut lengthwise to make your own cutlet or you can buy 6 thin-cut, boneless skinless chicken cutlets
• Marinara sauce (I used Newman's)
• Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (I used Sargento)
• Parmesan Cheese (Sargento)
• Italian Bread Crumbs
  6 thin-cut, boneless, skinless chicken cutlets, about 1 1/4 pounds (or slice regular chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create your own cutlets)
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 Directions

Adjust your oven rack to the upper-middle position and preheat your oven at 475 degrees.  Sprinkle however much cheese you want onto a plate and marinara into a bowl.  I failed to do that and had to throw away t 2 new bags of cheese and remaining marinara sauce because I dipped my hands in the cheese and spoon into the sauce after handling the chicken.  Whoops.

I like to cover my baking dish with aluminum foil for easier clean-up.  Spray with a little olive oil or any kind of cooking spray you have.

Lay your chicken on a plate and spread a little marinara sauce on your chicken breast.  Sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan cheese on top of your marinara. 

Roll your chicken tightly, seamed side down and place in your baking dish.  Repeat with your remaining chicken.

Top your chicken roll-ups with a little marinara sauce, mozzarella and parmesan cheese, and sprinkle your Italian breadcrumbs.

Bake for 20-30 minutes or until your chicken is cooked.  If you notice your breadcrumbs are getting too brown, just cover with aluminum foil for the last 10-15 minutes.

After you chicken parmesan is finished, pair it with spaghetti or whatever pasta you would like and enjoy.