Fancy Chicken Log
Elevate your dinner game with this irresistible Fancy Chicken Log recipe, a decadent yet easy-to-make dish perfect for entertaining or a special family meal. Tender chicken breasts are stuffed with a creamy filling of velvety cream cheese, fresh spinach, aromatic garlic, parmesan, and parsley, then rolled into perfect logs. Each chicken roll is wrapped in savory slices of prosciutto, seared to golden perfection, and baked to juicy tenderness. This recipe combines rich flavors and textures with minimal prep, while remaining low-carb and gluten-free, making it a versatile option for guests or weeknight dinners. Serve these eye-catching chicken slices alongside roasted vegetables or a crisp green salad for a restaurant-worthy presentation that’s sure to impress. Ready in under an hour, this dish is a must-try for anyone who loves bold flavors and elegant comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 100 grams cream cheese, softened
- 60 grams fresh spinach, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 30 grams grated Parmesan cheese
- 15 grams fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 pieces prosciutto slices
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board. Slice each one horizontally, but not all the way through, creating a butterfly cut. Open them flat and cover with plastic wrap. Use a meat mallet to pound them to an even thickness of about 1 cm.
In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, chopped spinach, minced garlic, Parmesan cheese, and parsley. Season with salt and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Lay out the chicken breasts and spread an even layer of the cream cheese filling onto each, leaving a small border around the edges.
Carefully roll each chicken breast tightly into a log. Use toothpicks to secure the edges if necessary.
Wrap each chicken log with 3 slices of prosciutto, ensuring they overlap slightly to cover the chicken completely.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken logs for 2 minutes on each side to lightly brown the prosciutto.
Transfer the seared chicken logs to the prepared baking tray. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 74°C or 165°F).
Remove the chicken logs from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes. Slice into thick rounds and serve immediately with your favorite sides.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1625 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 100.9 g | 129% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.8 g | 224% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 556 mg | 186% | |
| Sodium | 7290 mg | 317% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.6 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.1 g | ||
| Protein | 171.1 g | 342% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 579 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 2342 mg | 50% | |
*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.
