Chicken Basil Roll Ups with Mustard Sauce
Elevate your weeknight dinner with these irresistible Chicken Basil Roll-Ups with Mustard Sauce—a dish that combines elegance with ease. Tender chicken breasts are pounded thin, layered with fragrant fresh basil leaves and gooey mozzarella, and rolled into perfect parcels of flavor. Seasoned and pan-seared to golden perfection, these roll-ups are then finished in the oven until juicy and tender. The star of the show is the tangy and luscious Dijon mustard sauce, enhanced with hints of honey and lemon for the perfect balance of sweet and zesty. Ideal for entertaining or a quick gourmet meal, this recipe is ready in just 40 minutes and pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables or a fresh green salad. Discover the ultimate fusion of simple ingredients and bold flavors in this crowd-pleasing meal. Keywords: Chicken Basil Roll-Ups, Mustard Sauce, quick gourmet chicken dinner, baked chicken recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 16 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 4 slices Mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place each chicken breast between two pieces of plastic wrap or parchment paper. Using a meat mallet or rolling pin, pound the chicken to about 1/4-inch thickness.
Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
Lay 4 basil leaves on top of each chicken breast, followed by one slice of mozzarella cheese.
Starting from one end, tightly roll up each chicken breast and secure it with toothpicks to hold the shape.
Heat olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
Sear the chicken roll-ups seam-side down for 2–3 minutes or until golden brown. Gently turn the rolls and sear all sides.
Transfer the skillet (or transfer the rolls to your prepared baking sheet) to the preheated oven. Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
While the chicken is baking, prepare the mustard sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, mayonnaise, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Remove toothpicks before serving.
Drizzle the chicken basil roll-ups with the mustard sauce and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2190 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 107.1 g | 137% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.4 g | 132% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 694 mg | 231% | |
| Sodium | 4768 mg | 207% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.9 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.9 g | ||
| Protein | 243.5 g | 487% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 879 mg | 68% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 2022 mg | 43% | |
*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.
