Baked Chicken Roulade

Name: Baked Chicken Roulade
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 4 skinned and boned chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 lb.); 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 (5-oz.) package baby spinach; 4 garlic cloves, minced and divided; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 12 fresh thin asparagus spears (about 1 lb.); Wooden picks; 5 tablespoons butter, divided; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons dry white wine; 3/4 cup chicken broth; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 2 tablespoons drained capers

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Baked Chicken Roulade is fancy enough for a special occasion but quick enough for a weeknight meal.

By Southern Living Editors

Published on February 5, 2018

Baked Chicken Roulade — Photo: Photo: Jennifer Davick

Hands On Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Yield:

4 servings

Ingredients

4 skinned and boned chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 lb.)
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (5-oz.) package baby spinach
4 garlic cloves, minced and divided
2 teaspoons olive oil
12 fresh thin asparagus spears (about 1 lb.)
Wooden picks
5 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons dry white wine
3/4 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons drained capers

Directions

Preheat oven to 425°. Place chicken between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap, and flatten to 1/4-inch thickness using flat side of a meat mallet or rolling pin. Sprinkle chicken with pepper and salt.
Sauté spinach and 2 minced garlic cloves in 2 tsp. hot oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat 1 minute or until spinach begins to wilt. Transfer spinach mixture to a plate. Wipe skillet clean.
Spoon spinach mixture over each breast, leaving a 1/2-inch border around edges. Top with asparagus, and roll up, starting at 1 short side. Tuck in ends of chicken, and secure with wooden picks.
Melt 3 Tbsp. butter with 2 Tbsp. olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat; add chicken. Cook 6 to 8 minutes, turning to brown on all sides. Transfer skillet to oven, and bake at 425° for 15 minutes. Transfer to a serving plate, and cover loosely with aluminum foil to keep warm.
Melt remaining 2 Tbsp. butter in skillet over medium-high heat; add remaining garlic. Sauté 1 to 2 minutes or until tender and fragrant. Whisk in flour; cook 1 minute. Add white wine; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Whisk in chicken broth and lemon juice; cook 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in parsley and capers; spoon sauce over chicken. Serve immediately.