Chicken Roulade Appetizers

Elevate your next gathering with these elegant Chicken Roulade Appetizers, a bite-sized delight that’s as visually stunning as it is flavorful. This recipe transforms tender chicken breasts into irresistible spirals, stuffed with a creamy blend of cream cheese, mozzarella, and sautéed spinach, all infused with aromatic garlic. Perfectly seasoned with paprika, salt, and pepper, the roulades are seared to golden perfection before being baked to succulent doneness. Easy to prepare yet impressive to serve, these appetizers are ideal for parties, holidays, or any special occasion. Garnished with fresh parsley, they offer a sophisticated presentation that’s sure to wow your guests. With only 45 minutes from start to finish, these chicken roulades make entertaining as effortless as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 large pieces Chicken breasts
• 115 grams Cream cheese
• 60 grams Fresh spinach
• 60 grams Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 minced Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoons Paprika
• 1 tablespoon, chopped Fresh parsley
• 12 pieces Toothpicks

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.

Step 2

Butterfly the chicken breasts by slicing them horizontally but not completely through, then open them like a book.

Step 3

Place each opened chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap. Use a meat mallet to pound them to an even thickness of about 0.6 cm (1/4 inch).

Step 4

In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 5

Add fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

Step 6

In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked spinach, cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, and half of the chopped parsley. Mix until well combined.

Step 7

Season both sides of the chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.

Step 8

Spread an even layer of the spinach and cheese mixture onto each chicken breast, leaving a small border around the edges.

Step 9

Starting from one end, tightly roll up the chicken breast around the filling. Secure the roulade with toothpicks to prevent it from unrolling during cooking.

Step 10

Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the roulades on all sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Step 11

Transfer the seared roulades to the prepared baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F).

Step 12

Remove the toothpicks and let the roulades rest for 5 minutes before slicing into bite-sized rounds.

Step 13

Arrange the slices on a serving platter, garnish with the remaining parsley, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(687.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1531.1

Total Fat 94.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 39.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.4g
Cholesterol 487.5mg	0%
Sodium 3470.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 14.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.4g	0%
Total Sugars 4.5g
Protein 147.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 656.6mg	0%
Iron 5.8mg	0%
Potassium 248.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.0%

Protein: 39.2%

Carbs: 3.8%