• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

A Clean Bake

Gluten free and paleo-friendly treats for everyone

  • Home
  • Start Here
  • Recipes
    • All Recipes
    • Browse by Diet
    • Browse by Course
    • Browse by Season or Occasion
  • Resources
    • Stock Your Kitchen
    • Paleo Baking 101
    • 10 Secrets for Following Paleo on a Budget
    • 100 Paleo-Friendly Make Ahead Freezer Meals
    • 10 Surprising Healthy Foods That Freeze Well
    • A Week of Make-Ahead Paleo Freezer Dinners
  • About/Contact
    • Work With Me
    • Portfolio
  • Subscribe

Chicken Roulades

June 21, 2016 by Nora (A Clean Bake) 4 Comments

Anti Candida
Dairy Free
Egg Free
Gluten Free
Paleo
Whole 30
Pin406
Yum1
Share
+1
Tweet
Stumble

A little something different: Chicken Roulades - they're easier than they look! (gluten free, grain free, dairy free and low carb)

This is a fancy name for an easy dish masquerading as a difficult one.

Huh?
Let’s break that down (or, since I’ve recently been to my college reunion and am still feeling nostalgic, let’s “unpack” that)…

  • It’s a fancy name: it’s just French-ish for chicken roll. But your family or dinner guests don’t need to know that 😉
  • It’s an easy dish: pound (or buy thin cut) chicken breasts, sprinkle a layer of filling on top, roll and (if necessary) seal shut with a toothpick
  • Masquerading as a difficult one: when the chicken is cooked, slice it and lay it out on the plate like a complicated preparation that you slaved over in the kitchen for hours.

See what I mean? This is a great recipe to have in your back pocket for dinner parties or whatever is on your social calendar. I made these while we were staying with my uncle in Connecticut recently and everyone felt so guilty that I was “slaving away” in the kitchen on my vacation while they were lounging – as though this was such a time-consuming and draining recipe to make. Don’t tell them, ok?

A little something different: Chicken Roulades - they're easier than they look! (gluten free, grain free, dairy free and low carb)

A little something different: Chicken Roulades - they're easier than they look! (gluten free, grain free, dairy free and low carb)

So, needless to say,  we are back from our trip and it was fun, but exhausting. This weekend, we’re off to San Francisco for a quick trip to celebrate my brother’s birthday and then we’re home for the duration of the summer. Phew. I need a vacation from my vacations 😉 So, since I’m only home for like 15 minutes, I’m cutting right to the essentials: dinner. There is nothing more satisfying than a home cooked meal after you’ve been on the road for awhile!

5 from 1 vote
A little something different: Chicken Roulades - they're easier than they look! (gluten free, grain free, dairy free and low carb)
Print This
Chicken Roulades
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
 

Chicken roulades sound like a complicated and fussy dish but they're really just chicken breasts, rolled around a flavorful filling and baked. Easy!

Course: Main Course
Yield: 4 Servings
Calories: 151 kcal
Author: Nora (A Clean Bake)
Ingredients
  • 3-5 chicken breasts about 2 lbs total
  • 1/2 cup cooked spinach see note
  • 1/2 cup crumbled goat or feta cheese optional; omit for dairy free variation
  • 1/4 cup caramelized onions
  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted pine nuts raw or toasted
  • 2 Tablespoons chopped dried apricots
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • Oil for the pan and the breasts
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • Lemon slices optional, for baking
  • Fresh parsley optional, for garnish
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350. Grease or line a large baking dish and set aside.
  2. Split the chicken breasts between two large zip top bags and seal, leaving about 1" of the top open. Use the flat head of a meat tenderizer to pound the chicken breasts flat. Remove the chicken and transfer to a plastic cutting board or a piece of plastic wrap. 

  3.  Lay them out side by side so that they don't overlap and will be easy to roll. Set aside.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the spinach through spices with a fork to make the filling. Taste and adjust seasonings, if desired.
  5. Divide the filling between the three flattened breasts and roll each tightly to trap the filling inside. Place each roll in the prepared baking dish, seam side down.
  6. Brush the tops of each breast with oil (optional; promotes browning and crisping).
  7. Add the broth and lemon juice (and wedges, if using) to the bottom of the pan. This will keep the breasts moist as they cook.
  8. Bake, uncovered, for 45-60 minutes until the tops are golden and the juices run clear.
  9. Optionally, you can increase your oven to 450 or the broil setting for about 5 minutes to brown the tops of the rolls a bit more.
  10. Carefully slice the rolls before serving, and garnish with parsley, if desired.
Recipe Notes
  • I recommend using frozen spinach for this recipe for simplicity. Start with a 10 ounce package, then defrost and drain it. It should yield about 1/2 of a cup.
  • If you don't have caramelized onions on hand, replace with chopped sweet onions.
  • If you prefer a slightly less sweet filling, replace the apricots with sun dried tomatoes. If you want sweet but don't have dried apricots, you can use raisins instead.
  • If you are having trouble getting your chicken breasts to hold closed or the filling is spilling out, you can thread a toothpick or two through the seam to hold it closed.
  • Yield: 3-4 servings.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts
Chicken Roulades
Amount Per Serving
Calories 151 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Sodium 534mg 22%
Potassium 172mg 5%
Total Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 5g
Protein 6g 12%
Vitamin A 8.4%
Vitamin C 5.8%
Calcium 12.5%
Iron 4.9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

A little something different: Chicken Roulades - they're easier than they look! (gluten free, grain free, dairy free and low carb)

Filed Under: Anti Candida, Chicken, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Nuts & Seeds, Paleo (Grain Free), Whole30

« 5-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies (Or, Use Any Nut/Seed Butter You Want!)
Grain Free Grilled Pizza, 2 ways (with Simple Mills) »

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Julia Mueller says

    June 21, 2016 at 9:27 am

    Yuuuum I need to stuff chicken more frequently to change up my ush! Definitely digging the spinach and goat cheese stuffers! I hope you have a fabulous trip to SF – such a fun city!

    Reply
    • Nora (A Clean Bake) says

      June 24, 2016 at 2:58 pm

      You totally do! The creamy cheese inside the chicken is the best.

      Thanks! We are looking forward to the trip!

      Reply
  2. Tara | Treble in the Kitchen says

    June 21, 2016 at 5:14 pm

    I know you say it’s not fancy, but this seriously LOOKS and sounds SO fancy!! What a beautiful recipe, Nora!

    Reply
    • Nora (A Clean Bake) says

      June 24, 2016 at 2:57 pm

      Thanks, Tara! Maybe it is fancy, but it’s sure not very fussy!

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Primary Sidebar

Welcome to A Clean Bake!

Welcome! I'm Nora and I am here to to help you eat well on a gluten free, grain free and refined sugar free diet without ever feeling restricted or deprived! Learn more about me and why I started this site

Filter By Diet

Dairy Free
Egg Free
Gluten Free
Low Carb
Nut Free
Paleo
Vegan
Whole 30

Looking for Something Specific?

Dinner Ideas

Cobb Green Goddess Salad (gluten free, paleo, healthy)

Cobb Green Goddess Salad (Low Carb & Whole30 Adaptable)

Turmeric Rice in a bowl

Turmeric Rice with Golden Raisins and Pine Nuts

Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma (Gluten free, Paleo, Low Carb, Whole30)

Slow Cooker Chicken Shawarma/Shwarma (Whole30)

Turkey Meatballs with Apple and Sage (gluten free, paleo, whole30)

Baked Paleo Turkey Meatballs with Sage

Skip the takeout! Cashew Chicken is so easy to make at home, in only one pan. Plus, it's on the table in 30 minutes or less! #glutenfree #paleo #recipe #chicken #dinner #30minutemeals #takeoutfakeout

Cashew Chicken (30 Minutes & One Pan)

Potato Latkes (Egg Free, Gluten free, Vegan)

Potato Latkes (Egg Free, Gluten free, Vegan)

See More Entree Recipes

Footer

View Recipes By Category

View Recipes By Month

Search For a Recipe

Unless otherwise specified, all content - including photos, text and recipes - is copyright ACleanBake.com and cannot be used without express permission from the author.
View our privacy policy here.

What We’ve Been Making Lately

  • Paleo and Vegan Hot Chocolate From A Homemade Mix (With Low Carb/Sugar Free Option)
  • Happy Birthday, A Clean Bake! How I Am Finding Balance After a Tumultuous 4th Year of Blogging
  • Mexican-Spiced Keto Chocolate
  • My 9 Favorite Whole 30 Desserts
  • Hydrating Homemade Pink Drink (Arbucks-Stay Copycat)
  • Quick Marinara Sauce (in 30 Minutes or Less!)

Copyright © 2018 · Foodie Pro Theme by Shay Bocks · Built on the Genesis Framework · Powered by WordPress