Baked Chicken Breast, Rolled on Sautéed Vegetables

Chicken Breasts pounded into thin slices, wrapped around sautéed mushroom, onion, spinach with herbs, lightly browned, oven baked and finished with a delicious velvety lemon sauce. Kids will enjoy them as well, you can even pack them in their lunch box along with some fresh veggies.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Place one chicken breast between 2 sheets of parchment paper, pound until chicken breast is 1/4-inch thick, repeat with remaining chicken, sprinkle the chicken breasts with the salt, pepper, paprika & garlic powder, set aside to prepare the stuffing.

Step 2

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in an oven proof skillet over high heat, add in the onion, sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, add mushrooms, cook until the liquid released from the mushrooms and evaporates, about 10 minutes, add in the garlic, chopped thyme, cilantro, salt & pepper, cook for approx 2 to 3 minutes, then add the spinach, stir until wilted, about 1 to 2 minutes, taste and adjust the seasoning if required, remove from and set aside.

Step 3

Spread the prepared filling mixture evenly over the chicken fillet to within 1/2 inch of the edges, roll up on one of the short sides to enclose the filling, and secure with toothpicks.

Step 4

Wipe out the skillet with a paper towel, then heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil, Place the chicken rolls in the pan and brown slightly on both sides for about 3 to 4 minutes.

Step 5

Meanwhile, mix the breadcrumbs with dried parsley and paprika, then transfer the lightly browned chicken rolls to baking sheet, sprinkle the breadcrumbs mixture over the rolls and bake in a 190°C preheated oven, for about 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and get nice golden color.

Step 6

While the chicken in the oven, heat 2 tbsp of butter in the same skillet, add the sliced garlic, sauté for 30 seconds, add the stock, bring to boil, whisk & scrape up any brown bits, add the lemon juice, 2 tbsp slurry, and whisk until all the ingredients are combined, season with salt and pepper, cook for about 3 to 4 minutes or until the sauce begins to thicken slightly with a small bubble appearing, remove from the heat & keep it warm.

Step 7

Take the chicken rolls out of the oven to rest for 5 minutes, cut into slices, serve in a party platter with the sauce poured over them, along with mashed or baked potato, or served them sliced on a salad.