Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Rolls with Creamy Mushroom Sauce
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Overview
This recipe for Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Rolls is a delightful combination of flavors and textures that will impress your family and friends. The process begins with melting butter and sautéing fresh spinach, which is then mixed with garlic and heavy cream to create a luscious filling. The addition of Parmesan cheese elevates the dish, giving it a rich, savory flavor.
The chicken breasts are pounded thin, making them easier to roll and ensuring they cook evenly. After seasoning, the spinach mixture is spread over the chicken, which is then tightly rolled and wrapped in crispy bacon. This not only adds flavor but also keeps the chicken moist during cooking.
Baking the rolls in the oven allows the bacon to crisp up beautifully while the chicken cooks through. The final touch is a creamy mushroom sauce poured over the top, which complements the dish perfectly. Served alongside sweet yams, this meal is both comforting and satisfying, making it ideal for family gatherings or special occasions.
Overall, this recipe is not only delicious but also visually appealing, with the vibrant colors of the yams and the golden-brown chicken rolls. It’s a dish that brings warmth and joy to the table, perfect for sharing with loved ones.
Recipe Details
Steps & Tips
Tip: Drizzle some of the sauce over the bulgar and chicken thighs for extra flavor.
Melt half of a stick or 60 G of butter in a frying pan over medium heat.
Chop 4 oz or 120 g of fresh spinach.
Add the chopped spinach to the pan with the melted butter.
Lightly grate three cloves of garlic using a mini grater.
Add the grated garlic to the spinach.
Pour in 3 fluid oz or 90 ml of heavy cream and mix well.
Add 1 tablespoon of corn starch and stir it.
Grate 5 oz or 150 g of Parmesan cheese.
Add the grated Parmesan to the spinach mixture.
Continue to cook for another 3 to 5 minutes until everything is well combined and creamy.
Tip: Cook the mixture for another 3 to 5 minutes until everything is well combined and creamy.
Slice four chicken breasts lengthwise.
Cover chicken with plastic wrap and gently pound with a mallet until evenly thin.
Sprinkle chicken pieces with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of black pepper.
Turn chicken pieces over and repeat the seasoning process on the other side.
Spread the spinach stuffing over each piece of chicken.
Roll the chicken into small tight rolls.
Arrange bacon strips on a plate.
Wrap one strip of bacon around each chicken roll.
Place the bacon-wrapped chicken rolls in a baking dish.
Place the dish in a preheated oven at 360° F or 180° C and bake for 20 minutes.
Tip: Check for readiness of yams by poking them with a knife or fork.
Place three large yams in a pot and cover with water.
Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the pot.
After the water boils, cook the yams over low heat for 30 minutes.
Chop one onion.
Add the chopped onion and sauté until it becomes soft.
Chop seven or eight mushrooms.
In a frying pan, melt half a stick or 60 grams of butter.
Add the chopped mushrooms to the pan with the onion and stir well.
Season with half a teaspoon of salt, half a teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of oregano.
Pour in 4 fluid oz or 120 ml of heavy cream and stir.
Add 1 tablespoon of flour to the pan and stir constantly.
Tip: Cook the sauce for 5 to 7 minutes or until the mushrooms are fully cooked and the sauce thickens.
Remove the bacon-wrapped chicken rolls from the oven.
Cut 10 to 12 cherry tomatoes in half.
Place the halved tomatoes on top of the chicken rolls.
Spoon the mushroom sauce over the rolls and tomatoes.
Grate 7 oz or 210 g of cheddar cheese.
Sprinkle the grated cheddar over the top.
Return the dish to the oven and bake for another 15 minutes.
Tip: Bake until the cheese is melted and golden for the best texture.
Peel the yams.
Slice the yams into large rings.
Remove the chicken rolls from the oven.
Arrange the yams on a serving platter.
Place some chicken rolls next to the yams.
Ingredients
Ingredient: Dairy
→ Substitution: Coconut Cream
Ingredient: Eggs
→ Substitution: Flaxseed Meal + Water
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Interesting Tidbits
- •Bacon-wrapped chicken rolls are a great way to add flavor and moisture to the chicken.
- •Using heavy cream in the sauce creates a rich and creamy texture.
- •Parmesan cheese adds a savory depth to the spinach filling.
- •Cooking yams until tender enhances their natural sweetness.
