Chicken and Spinach Roulade with Avocado Cream
Chicken and spinach roulade with avocado cream is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is pounded thin and then spread with a creamy mixture of cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, and parsley. The spinach is then added and the chicken is rolled up and baked. The roulade is served with a creamy avocado sauce.
The chicken and spinach roulade is a classic dish that has been around for centuries. It is believed to have originated in Italy, where it was known as "involtini di pollo". The dish was originally made with chicken breasts that were pounded thin and then rolled up with a filling of spinach, cheese, and herbs. The roulade was then baked and served with a tomato sauce. Over time, the dish has evolved and now there are many different variations of it. Some recipes call for using chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts, and others call for using different fillings, such as mushrooms, peppers, or zucchini. The roulade can also be served with a variety of sauces, such as a cream sauce, a tomato sauce, or a pesto sauce.
Chicken and Spinach Roulade with Avocado Cream Chicken and Spinach Roulade with Avocado Cream Chicken and Spinach Roulade with Avocado Cream Chicken and Spinach Roulade with Avocado Cream
Prep time: 30 | Cook time: 30 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
  • 1 pound spinach, washed and chopped
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and cover them with plastic wrap.
  3. Pound the chicken breasts with a meat mallet until they are about 1/4 inch thick.
  4. Remove the plastic wrap from the chicken breasts and season them with salt and pepper.
  5. Spread the cream cheese evenly over the chicken breasts.
  6. Top the cream cheese with the spinach, Parmesan cheese, and parsley.
  7. Roll up the chicken breasts and secure them with toothpicks.
  8. Place the roulades in a baking dish and bake for 30 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Why It Works
  • Pounding the chicken breasts thin helps to tenderize them and makes them more evenly cooked.
  • The cream cheese mixture provides a creamy and flavorful filling for the roulade.
  • The spinach adds a pop of color and nutrition to the dish.
  • The Parmesan cheese adds a salty and nutty flavor to the roulade.
  • The parsley adds a fresh and herbaceous flavor to the dish.
  • Rolling up the chicken breasts helps to keep the filling from falling out.
  • Baking the roulade helps to cook the chicken through and brown the outside.
  • The avocado cream sauce adds a creamy and flavorful topping to the dish.