Mediterranean Chicken Roulade with Mushroom Orzo and Rocket Salad

Chicken breasts stuffed with pancetta, basil, and Dolcelatte, served with creamy mushroom orzo and a fresh rocket salad.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 763.1 kcals 3052.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 52.1 grams 208.2 grams
Fat 39.6 grams 158.4 grams
Protein 49.7 grams 198.8 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Dairy
110
g
Dolcelatte Cheese
cut into 12 strips
50
g
Parmesan Cheese
finely grated
4
tbsp
Fruits
1
tbsp
GrainsCereals
250
g
Liquids
Meat
4
piece
Chicken Breasts
boneless free-range, skin removed
4
slice
Pancetta
thin slices
NutsSeeds
12
piece
Basil
fresh leaves
1
clove
Garlic
crushed
1
tbsp
Lemon Thyme
chopped fresh
1
piece
Salt
to taste
1
piece
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
2
tbsp
Olive Oil
for frying chicken
2
tbsp
Olive Oil
for orzo
2
tbsp
Olive Oil
for salad dressing
Vegetables
4
piece
10
g
Porcini Mushrooms
dried, soaked in boiling water and finely chopped
1
piece
Onion
finely chopped
110
g
Chestnut Mushrooms
finely chopped
1
bag

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Butterfly the chicken breasts and flatten them to 5mm thickness using a rolling pin.
  • Place a chicken breast on a slice of pancetta.
  • Layer basil leaves and Dolcelatte cheese strips in the center of the chicken.
  • Add tomato halves between the cheese strips and season with salt and pepper.
  • Roll the chicken into a cylinder and secure with a cocktail stick if needed.
  • Repeat the process for the remaining three chicken breasts.
  • Brown the roulades in an ovenproof frying pan with olive oil for one minute per side.
  • Roast in the oven for 15-20 minutes until the chicken reaches a safe temperature.
  • Drain and finely chop the soaked porcini mushrooms.
  • Sauté the chopped onion in olive oil until softened.
  • Stir in the garlic, chestnut mushrooms, and porcini mushrooms and cook briefly.
  • Mix in the orzo and chicken stock, then simmer covered for 5-8 minutes until tender.
  • Stir in lemon thyme, lemon juice, and grated parmesan and adjust seasoning.
  • Whisk olive oil and balsamic vinegar, then toss with rocket leaves and parmesan shavings.
  • Serve sliced chicken roulades over the mushroom orzo with the salad on the side.