One can just taste the flavors of cinnamon, allspice, fresh mint and dill in this Homemade Greek Tomato Sauce recipe. Bursting with vibrant flavors, this versatile sauce perfectly complements a tender chicken roulade filled with creamy feta cheese or served simply with pasta. Join me on this culinary journey as we dive into the rich aromas and authentic taste of Greece.
Indulge in the essence of Greece with this tasty Greek tomato sauce and chicken roulade recipe. The tangy and aromatic flavors of the tomato sauce perfectly complement the rich and creamy feta-filled chicken. With every bite, you’ll feel transported to Greece. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or treating yourself to a delightful homemade meal, this Greek-inspired dish is sure to impress. We served this dinner hosting good friends of our who had requested my Greek TZATZIKI.
So my question became what do I serve after we start off with the tzatziki. I have made this tomato sauce once before and could not get over how good it tasted. So part one was figured out. Now what to serve it over. I also remembered that I have previously made a couple of stuffed chicken dishes with feta. I did these in two different ways and the links to show you each preparation are below.
GREEK CHICKEN SPINACH FETA ROULADE
GREEK CHICKEN SPINACH FETA ROLL
The cast of characters for the sauce.
Building the Greek tomato sauce.
The Chicken Roulade stuffed with feta plated.
The Greek Tomato Sauce plated.
Homemade Greek Tomato Sauce & Greek Chicken Roulade
Ingredients
Chicken Roulade
- 4 Whole Chicken Breasts butterflied
- 8 Ounces Baby Spinach
- 6 Ounces Feta Cheese
- 1 Tbsp Greek Olive Oil
- 1 Tbsp Mediterranean Sea Salt
- 1 Tbsp Mediterranean Oregano
- 2 Tsp Salt
- 2 Tsp Black Pepper
Greek Tomato Sauce
- 58 Ounces Crushed tomatoes with garlic and herbs
- 3 Cloves Garlic minced
- 1 Large Bay leaf
- 2 – 3 Inch Cinnamon stick
- 2 Stalks Celery diced
- 2 Whole Carrots diced
- 2 Tbsp Tomato Paste
- 1 Whole Red onion diced
- 2 Tsp Allspice
- 1 Tbsp Vegan base
- 1 Tsp Salt
- 2 Tsp Ground black pepper
- 2 Tsp Oregano
- 2 Tsp Thyme
- 2 Sprigs Fresh dill
- 1 Sprig Fresh mint
- 1/4 Bunch Fresh Parsley
- 1 Tbsp Greek olive oil
- 1/2 Cup Water
- 3/4 Cup Red wine
Instructions
Greek Tomato Sauce
- Begin by heating the oil in a Dutch oven over medium high heat. Next, add in the vegetables and soften for 5 – 7 minutes. Add in the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Then, add in the tomato paste and cook out the bitterness for 2 minutes or so. Next, add in the spices and cook for 1 minute. Pour in the wine and water and cook until it reduces in half. Next, add in the crushed tomatoes, the bay leaf and cinnamon stick. Let it simmer for 10 minutes. Finish by adding in the fresh herbs. Mix well and cook for 2 minutes. Now it is ready for serving.
Greek Chicken Roulade
- Butterfly the chicken breasts cutting them horizontally. Spice both sides of the chicken breasts with all the spices. Lay the chicken out on a board. Top with a few pieces of spinach and then top with the feta cheese. Start to make the roulade by rolling from the small end until fully rolled up. Take butcher twine and tie up the breasts. Begin by searing the breasts in a skillet until brown on each side. Place in a 350 degree oven and cook for 25 – 30 minutes. Remove from oven and let rest for a couple of minutes. Serve with herb rice and top with the tomato sauce. Enjoy!
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