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Chicken Roulade with Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomato

Elegant rolled chicken breast stuffed with spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and herbs—sliced into impressive medallions

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Prep30 minCook35 minTotal65 minServes8Temphot
✓ gluten-free✓ dairy-free
Recipe
Ingredients
  • 2 lbboneless skinless chicken breasts(4 large breasts)
  • 2 cupsfresh spinach(packed)
  • 0.5 cupsun-dried tomatoes(oil-packed, drained and chopped)
  • 4 clovesgarlic(minced)
  • 2 tbspolive oil(divided)
  • 1 tbspfresh basil(chopped)
  • 1 tspfresh thyme
  • 0.5 tspsalt
  • 0.25 tspblack pepper
  • 1 tbspDijon mustard(optional)
  • Kitchen twine(for tying)
Make Ahead

Roulades can be assembled and tied up to 24 hours ahead. Sear and roast just before serving. Slice at the last moment.

Instructions
  1. 1Preheat oven to 400°F
  2. 2Sauté spinach and garlic in 1 tbsp olive oil until wilted, drain excess liquid
  3. 3Mix spinach with sun-dried tomatoes, basil, thyme
  4. 4Butterfly chicken breasts by slicing horizontally, leaving one edge attached
  5. 5Open like a book and pound to even 1/4-inch thickness
  6. 6Season with salt and pepper, brush with Dijon if using
  7. 7Spread spinach mixture evenly over each breast
  8. 8Roll tightly and tie with kitchen twine at 1-inch intervals
  9. 9Heat remaining olive oil in oven-safe skillet over medium-high
  10. 10Sear roulades on all sides until golden, about 6 minutes total
  11. 11Transfer skillet to oven and roast 20-25 minutes until internal temp reaches 165°F
  12. 12Rest 5 minutes before removing twine and slicing into medallions
Notes
Pro Tips

Pound chicken evenly for uniform cooking. Tie tightly to prevent unrolling. Let rest before slicing to keep juices in. Use a very sharp knife for clean medallion cuts.

History & Origin

Roulade comes from the French word "rouler," meaning to roll. The technique of rolling meat around a filling has been a hallmark of classical French cuisine, transforming simple ingredients into elegant presentations worthy of fine dining.

Pairs Well With
white winechampagneginlight red wine
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