The Stuffed Chicken Roulades with Parma Ham and Cheese is nothing more than chicken breast wrapped in savory Parma ham and filled with fresh spinach and melted cheese, each slice revealing a beautiful spiral of flavor. It’s fancy looking nature makes it perfect for a special dinner while still being very simple to make.
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The inspiration of the recipe was to craft a dish that brings the sophistication of a fine dining experience right to your home kitchen, without any of the stress. The combination of tender chicken, salty Parma ham, vibrant spinach, and gooey cheese meld together in the oven, creating a dish that’s as visually impressive as it is delicious.
Moreover, paired with crispy rosemary-roasted potatoes and draped in a luxurious creamy white wine sauce, this meal offers the perfect balance of textures and rich, comforting flavors.
These roulades are easy to make, whether you’re doing it for fun or simply treating your family to a memorable weeknight dinner. Once you get the taste of these, there is no going back! Pure delightful and impressive dish!
Ingredients’ Breakdown
For the Chicken Roulades
- Chicken breast fillets: We are using the traditional chicken breast fillets. You can use the chicken thighs, but it will make the roulade fatty and take more time to cook.
- Parma ham or Serrano ham: Parma ham has a delicately sweet, nutty, and savory flavor. You can use regular ham, but the flavor profile of Parma and Serrano ham is more enhanced.
- Baby spinach: Baby spinach adds a great, earthy flavor that balances out ham and cheese.
- Gruyère or mozzarella: Gruyère has a nutty, creamy, and complex flavor with the notes of fruit, caramel, and earthiness. It complements the taste of the chicken and ham so well. While mozzarella has a mild, savory, and creamy flavor.
- Salt & freshly ground pepper: Salt and freshly ground pepper really enhance the taste of the roulades.
- Dijon mustard: Dijon mustard adds a spicy and earthy kick.
- Olive oil and butter: The combination of the two is used to fry the roulades in buttery goodness.
Ingredients For White Wine Sauce
- Dry white wine: Dry White wine has a slightly acidic, citrusy, and crisp flavor. When cooked off, it gives a bright flavor that cuts through the flavor of protein really well.
- Heavy cream: Heavy cream adds a touch of creaminess to the sauce.
- Shallot: Shallot has a mild oniony flavor that balances the bold flavor of the wine in the sauce.
- Butter: Butter adds buttery richness to the sauce.
- Flour: It is a thickening agent for the sauce.
- Salt & pepper: Salt and pepper finish the sauce with the savory peppery flavor.
For the Rosemary Potatoes
- Potatoes: We are using small potatoes with skins. You can use any potatoes with or without skin.
- Olive oil: Olive oil will help in sticking the seasoning to the potatoes. It also helps in cooking them crispy.
- Rosemary: Fresh Rosemary gives the potatoes a clean, herby flavor. You can use dried rosemary as well, but it will be very mild-tasting.
- Salt and pepper: Salt and pepper makes the potatoes savory and peppery.
Instructions
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Stuffed Chicken Roulades with Parma Ham and Cheese
Description
Chicken breast wrapped in savory Parma ham and filled with fresh spinach and melted cheese, each slice reveals a beautiful spiral of flavor, perfect for a special dinner that’s surprisingly simple to make.
It'll make you look like a professional chef once you serve it, and people will keep coming back for more!
Ingredients
For the Chicken Roulades:
For the White Wine Sauce:
For the Rosemary Potatoes:
Instructions
For Rosemary Roasted Potatoes
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Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F).
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Wash and place 400 g of small potatoes in a mixing bowl.
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Season them with salt and pepper.
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Drizzle in 2 tbsp olive oil and toss to coat evenly.
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Add 1 tsp fresh rosemary leaves and mix well.
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Transfer the potatoes to a baking tray, optionally add extra rosemary on top, and bake for 30 minutes or until golden and tender.
For the Chicken Roulades
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Slice each chicken breast fillet horizontally and gently pound to even thickness.
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Season both sides with salt and pepper.
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Spread 1 tsp Dijon mustard over each fillet.
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Layer on 2 slices of Parma ham, 40 g baby spinach, and 50 g shredded cheese per fillet.
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Roll the fillets tightly and secure with kitchen twine.
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Heat 1 tsp olive oil and 1 tsp butter in a pan over medium heat.
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Sear the chicken roulades on all sides until golden brown. Remove from heat and set aside.
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Carefully remove potatoes from the oven. Place the chicken roulades in the same baking dish and bake at 180°C (356°F) for 10 minutes.
For the White Wine Sauce
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In a small pan, sauté shallot in 1 tsp butter until soft.
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Add 1 tsp flour and mix.
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Pour in 100 ml dry white wine and stir until smooth.
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Add 100 ml heavy cream, season with salt and pepper, and cook until the sauce thickens.
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Season the sauce with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
Serve
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Top the chicken roulades with creamy white wine sauce.
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Garnish with fresh rosemary and a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
Equipment
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Nutrition Facts
Servings 2
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 520kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 28g44%
- Saturated Fat 10g50%
- Cholesterol 130mg44%
- Sodium 720mg30%
- Total Carbohydrate 30g10%
- Dietary Fiber 4g16%
- Sugars 3g
- Protein 40g80%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Substitutions & Variations
- Parma Ham : You can swap it with Turkey or Prosciutto, since it is easily available.
- Gruyère: Mozzarella is a great milder option while Vegan Cheese is dairy-free. But these option will change the texture of the traditional chicken roulades.
- Spinach → Kale or Swiss Chard: Pro: more fiber & nutrients. Con: stronger flavor.
- White Wine Sauce → Chicken Stock & Cream: Pro: alcohol-free. Con: less depth of flavor.
