Chicken Breast Rolls with Ham and Green Beans: Easy and Quick Recipe for a Light Main Course

Today I offer you a very easy but super tasty recipe: chicken breast rolls with ham and green beans 💚. It’s one of those quick main courses that solves dinner in a few minutes, but with an elegant touch that conquers everyone. If you’re looking for an idea to cook chicken breast differently, this is the perfect recipe!
These chicken rolls filled with cooked ham and green beans are tender, flavorful, and prepared in no time. Just lay out the slices of chicken breast, fill them with a couple of blanched green beans and a slice of ham, roll them up and secure them with string or a toothpick. Then cook them in a pan or in the oven with a drizzle of oil and some aromas… and you’re done!
This recipe is ideal for those looking for a light, protein-rich, and gluten-free main course. Chicken rolls with vegetables are also perfect for children, and you can prepare them in advance and reheat them when needed. If you want a healthy and tasty alternative to the classic grilled chicken breast, try these rolls: they’re a hit!

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  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Cost: Economical
  • Preparation time: 30 Minutes
  • Cooking methods: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Seasonality: All Seasons

Ingredients

  • 8.8 oz thin slices of chicken breast
  • 3.5 oz green beans
  • 1 glass beer
  • 3.5 oz prosciutto
  • oil
  • salt
  • sage rosemary

Tools

  • 1 Pan non-stick pans
  • 1 Kitchen Twine kitchen twine
  • 1 Cutting Board cutting board

Steps

  • Wash and trim the green beans, then blanch them in salted water for 5-6 minutes. They should remain crunchy. Drain and set them aside.
    Lay the slices of chicken breast on a cutting board and if necessary, pound them with a meat tenderizer.

  • Lightly salt them and add a slice of ham. Place 3-4 green beans in the center and roll it all up. Secure each roll with kitchen twine or a toothpick.

  • Dust them with a bit of flour, heat a drizzle of oil in a non-stick pan, add the rolls and brown them on all sides. Add a sprig of rosemary or a few sage leaves for flavoring.

  • Once browned on both sides, add the beer and let it evaporate.
    Cook over medium heat for about 15 minutes, turning them often.

  • The chicken rolls with ham and green beans are ready! Serve the hot rolls with a side dish of potatoes, salad, or basmati rice.😊

✨Tips

– You can also bake them: 356°F for 20 minutes, with a drizzle of oil on top.
– Also great cold, perfect for office lunch or a picnic.
– If you want a richer version, add a slice of cheese inside.

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