Chicken Bacon Rolls in Creamy Basil Sauce
Indulge in the savory elegance of Chicken Bacon Rolls in Creamy Basil Sauce, a dish where tender chicken breasts are wrapped in crispy, golden bacon and baked to perfection. This recipe combines simple ingredients with gourmet flair, featuring a rich, velvety sauce made from garlic, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and aromatic fresh basil. Perfectly balanced and full of flavor, this main course is ideal for dinner parties or a special family meal. With just 20 minutes of prep time, you’ll love how this easy yet impressive dish pairs deliciously with roasted vegetables, pasta, or crusty bread, making it a versatile and crowd-pleasing favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken breasts
- 8 pieces Bacon strips
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Pound each chicken breast to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
Lay two strips of bacon side by side on a clean surface, slightly overlapping. Place one chicken breast on top, then roll tightly, securing with a toothpick if necessary. Repeat for all pieces.
Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Sear each chicken bacon roll for 2-3 minutes per side until the bacon is crispy.
Transfer the skillet with the chicken rolls to the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C).
While the chicken is baking, prepare the creamy basil sauce. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer.
Stir in Parmesan cheese and chopped basil. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Gradually add to the sauce, stirring constantly, until it reaches your desired consistency.
Once the chicken is done baking, remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
Serve the chicken rolls drizzled with the creamy basil sauce, and garnish with extra chopped basil if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3151 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 206.7 g | 265% | |
| Saturated Fat | 96.9 g | 485% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1028 mg | 343% | |
| Sodium | 6112 mg | 266% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.1 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g | ||
| Protein | 275.3 g | 551% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1067 mg | 82% | |
| Iron | 9.9 mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 782 mg | 17% | |
*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.
