Description
Creamy Zucchini Chicken Alfredo Roll Ups are filled with tender shredded chicken and Alfredo sauce, then topped with mozzarella and Parmesan and baked until bubbly and golden. This easy, comforting zucchini dinner is perfect for busy weeknights and a delicious way to use leftover or rotisserie chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large, thick zucchini
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie chicken works great)
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce, homemade or store-bought
- 1 1/4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley or chopped fresh parsley
- Cooking spray, for greasing the baking dish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly spray a 9×5-inch or 8×8-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Using a mandoline or sharp chef’s knife, slice the zucchini lengthwise into approximately 1/8-inch-thick slices. You should have about 12 usable slices.
- Lay one zucchini slice flat. Add a small amount of shredded chicken and top with approximately 1 tablespoon Alfredo sauce.
- Carefully roll the zucchini around the filling and place it seam-side down in the prepared baking dish. Repeat with the remaining zucchini, chicken, and filling.
- Pour the remaining Alfredo sauce evenly over the zucchini roll ups.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and shaved Parmesan evenly over the top.
- Bake for approximately 25 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbling, the cheese is melted and lightly golden, and the zucchini is tender.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with parsley. Let the roll ups rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Choose a large, firm zucchini that is relatively straight so you can cut wide, even slices.
- Keep zucchini slices around 1/8 inch thick. Slices that are too thick can be difficult to roll.
- A mandoline makes even slices easier, but always use the safety guard.
- Avoid overfilling the zucchini or the chicken may fall out as you roll it.
- Rotisserie chicken makes this recipe especially quick and convenient.
- If your zucchini contains a lot of moisture, lightly salt the slices, let them sit briefly, and pat them dry before assembling.
- Let the finished dish rest for 10 minutes before serving so the sauce can settle.
- Store leftovers promptly in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (about 3 roll ups)
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 1250 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg