Elevate your dinner with these elegant Walnut-Stuffed Chicken Roulades. Filled with a delicious mixture of toasted walnuts, shiitake mushrooms, garlic, and spinach, these roulades are packed with flavor and nutrition. Perfect for a special occasion or a gourmet weeknight meal, this recipe adds a rich, earthy twist to your typical chicken dish.
Walnut-Stuffed Chicken Roulades
Course: MainCuisine: American4
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kcalWalnut-Stuffed Chicken Roulades are tender chicken breasts rolled with a savory filling of crushed walnuts, herbs, and spices, offering a flavorful and crunchy contrast to the juicy chicken.
Ingredients
10 thin, crisp whole-grain crackers (such as Kavli)
1 1/4 cups chopped walnuts, toasted
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 shallots, finely chopped
3 ounces shiitake mushroom caps, chopped (about 3 cups)
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
2 ounces spinach, trimmed
1 tablespoon water
3 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each), butterflied and pounded evenly
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
Directions
- Prepare the Walnut Filling: Crush the whole-grain crackers into fine crumbs and set aside. In a medium skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and shallots, cooking until softened (about 2 minutes). Stir in chopped shiitake mushrooms, fresh thyme, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook until mushrooms soften, about 5 minutes.
- Add Spinach and Walnuts: Stir in the spinach and 1 tablespoon of water, cooking until wilted. Mix in the toasted walnuts and crushed crackers, combining well. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Stuff and Roll the Chicken: Lay each chicken breast flat and spoon the walnut filling into the center of each breast. Roll up tightly and secure with toothpicks. Season the outside of the roulades with salt and pepper.
- Cook the Chicken Roulades: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). In an oven-safe skillet, sear the chicken roulades in olive oil over medium-high heat until golden brown on all sides (about 4 minutes). Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve: Slice the roulades and serve hot, with your favorite side dishes for a complete meal.
These Walnut-Stuffed Chicken Roulades are a perfect way to impress your dinner guests with minimal effort. The rich, savory walnut and mushroom filling pairs beautifully with the tender chicken, creating a gourmet dish that’s both healthy and satisfying.
