Description
Experience the irresistible flavors of Savory Chicken Ballotine, a classic dish that transforms simple ingredients into an elegant meal. Tender chicken breasts are rolled with a creamy spinach and sun-dried tomato filling, seared to perfection, and baked until juicy. This dish is perfect for special occasions or a delightful weekday dinner, offering both stunning presentation and rich taste that will impress any guest.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place each chicken breast between plastic wrap and gently pound to about 1/2 inch thick.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts, thyme, basil, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- Spread the filling over each chicken breast and roll tightly; secure with kitchen twine or toothpicks.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear each roll seam-side down for about 4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer to a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into medallions. Serve garnished with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg