Here’s an elegant recipe for Chicken Roulade—a stuffed and rolled chicken dish perfect for special occasions:
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup spinach, sautéed
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 slices of bacon (optional for wrapping)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions:
- Prepare the chicken: Place each chicken breast between two pieces of plastic wrap or parchment paper. Use a meat mallet to pound them to about 1/4 inch thickness. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Make the filling: In a bowl, mix together the sautéed spinach, cream cheese, shredded cheese, and garlic until well combined.
- Fill and roll the chicken: Spoon the spinach and cheese mixture evenly onto each chicken breast. Starting from one end, tightly roll up the chicken. Secure with toothpicks to keep the rolls intact.
- (Optional) Wrap in bacon: For added flavor, wrap each chicken roulade with 2 slices of bacon and secure with toothpicks.
- Sear the roulades: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken roulades and sear for about 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Bake the roulades: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Transfer the seared chicken roulades to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Serve: Remove the toothpicks, slice the chicken roulades, and garnish with fresh parsley.
These Chicken Roulades are tender, creamy, and packed with flavorful filling, perfect for an elegant meal!