Latvian-inspired Stuffed Chicken Rolls

Ingredients

• 4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless 4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
• 8 slices of bacon 8 slices of bacon
• 1 cup mushrooms, finely chopped 1 cup mushrooms, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper, to taste Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons olive oil

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 320 kcal / 1340 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 18g, 5g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 2g, 1g
• Protein: 36g
• Fiber: 0g
• Salt: 1.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. 2.
   In a skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
3. 3.
   In the same skillet, sauté the mushrooms, onions, and garlic until softened.
4. 4.
   In a bowl, crumble the cooked bacon and mix it with the sautéed mushrooms, onions, garlic, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper.
5. 5.
   Lay the chicken breasts flat and place a spoonful of the filling on each breast.
6. 6.
   Roll up the chicken breasts tightly, securing them with toothpicks if needed.
7. 7.
   Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken rolls until golden brown on all sides.
8. 8.
   Transfer the seared chicken rolls to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
9. 9.
   Remove the toothpicks before serving.
10. 10.
    Serve the Latvian-inspired Stuffed Chicken Rolls hot and enjoy!

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Bacon — Choose a high-quality bacon with a good balance of fat and meat for the best flavor and texture.
• Mushrooms — Use fresh mushrooms and finely chop them to ensure they cook evenly and blend well with the other ingredients.
• Chicken breasts — Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness for easier rolling and more consistent cooking.

Tips & Tricks

• If you prefer a crispier exterior, you can brush the chicken rolls with melted butter before baking.
• Experiment with different herbs and spices in the filling to customize the flavors to your liking.
• Serve the Stuffed Chicken Rolls with a side of roasted vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.

Serving advice

Serve the Latvian-inspired Stuffed Chicken Rolls as a main course accompanied by your favorite side dishes.

Presentation advice

Arrange the Stuffed Chicken Rolls on a platter, garnished with fresh herbs such as parsley or thyme, for an elegant presentation.