This Chicken Spinach Roulade recipe is a flavorful and elegant dish that is perfect for special occasions or dinner parties. Tender chicken breast is stuffed with a mixture of spinach, breadcrumbs, and Parmesan cheese, then rolled and baked to perfection. The result is a juicy and flavorful chicken dish with a delicious filling. Serve it with your favorite side dishes for a complete and impressive meal.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 cups spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup chicken broth
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped spinach, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, olive oil, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix well.
- Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and carefully slice them horizontally, almost all the way through, leaving one long side attached.
- Open up the chicken breasts like a book and pound them gently to flatten them.
- Divide the spinach mixture evenly among the chicken breasts, spreading it over the surface.
- Roll up each chicken breast tightly and secure with toothpicks.
- Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Sear the chicken roulades on all sides until golden brown.
- Pour the chicken broth into the skillet and transfer it to the preheated oven.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove the toothpicks and let the roulades rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Serve the Chicken Spinach Roulade with your favorite side dishes and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Roulade is a French term meaning 'to roll'.
You can customize the filling by adding different herbs, cheese, or even sun-dried tomatoes.
Leftover chicken roulade makes a great sandwich filling.