Description
A delightful dish featuring tender chicken breasts rolled around a savory filling of sautéed mushrooms, garlic, and fresh herbs, creating a comforting yet sophisticated meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup cremini or shiitake mushrooms, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Flatten each chicken breast to about ½ inch thickness using a meat mallet.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, add minced garlic, and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add chopped mushrooms to the skillet, cooking until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Season with salt, pepper, and herbs; stir in Parmesan until it melts.
- Spoon the mushroom mixture onto the flattened chicken breasts and roll them up, securing with toothpicks or twine.
- Brown the rolled chicken in the skillet for 3-4 minutes, then transfer to the baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C).
- Allow the roulades to rest for a few minutes before slicing and serve with a fresh salad or creamy mashed potatoes.
Notes
Ensure you do not overbake the chicken to maintain moisture. Rest the chicken rolls before slicing for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roulade
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken roulade, Tuscan chicken, garlic mushrooms, Italian recipe, family dinner