Stuffed Chicken Ballotine with Herb Butter Sauce

1.Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

2.Butterfly the chicken breasts by slicing horizontally through the middle, but not all the way through, and open them like a book.

3.Place a sheet of plastic wrap over the chicken breasts and pound them with a meat mallet to flatten slightly.

4.Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and fresh thyme on both sides.

5.Lay 2 slices of prosciutto on each chicken breast.

6.Layer fresh spinach, sundried tomatoes, feta cheese, and fresh basil on top of the prosciutto on each chicken breast.

7.Roll up each chicken breast tightly to form a ballotine (roll). Secure with kitchen twine or toothpicks.

8.In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat.

9.Sear the chicken ballotines until golden brown on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.

10.Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.

11.Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest while preparing the sauce.

12.In the same skillet, add white wine and deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits.

13.Add chicken broth and simmer until reduced by half.

14.Stir in fresh parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste.

15.Slice the chicken ballotines, remove the twine or toothpicks, and serve drizzled with the herb butter sauce.

16.Enjoy your delicious Stuffed Chicken Ballotine with Herb Butter Sauce!