These Asparagus and Chicken Roll-up are exploding with flavor. I am so happy with how this dish turned out and I am excited to shar with you the secrets to making this delicious and easy dish. Best part is that it’s really easy to create.
It’s best when all the flavor is in one bite!
WHAT’S NOT TO LOVE?
It is easy to love making this dish. All the flavor and everything you need is in one bite. It has a crunchy crust, tender asparagus, melty cheese and sweet notes from the basil and balsamic glaze. I was mad that I didn’t make more so that I could have leftovers for lunch.
INSIDE ASPARAGUS AND CHICKEN ROLL-UPS
- CHICKEN BREAST; They sell thin breast or you can halve a full breast and pound it out.
- ASPARAGUS; Fresh is best. Make sure to trim the hard ends.
- BASIL; A mixture of basil is always fun. I used fresh sweet basil for this recipe.
- PROVOLONE; It is mild, sharp and melts well.
- BALSAMIC GLAZE; You can buy this at the store or make your own.
HOW TO MAKE
- Begin by heating your oven to 375° f
- Start by slicing your chicken breast in half. Using a mallet on the flat side and plastic wrap covering the chicken. Pound the chicken thin to about a ½ in.
- Evenly dispersed seasonings on the chicken on both sides.
- Layer basil, asparagus and then cheese.
- Wrap your chicken bundle and use butcher string to tie it or toothpicks to hold it together.
- Fully coat your chicken bundle into your whipped egg wash.
- Roll your chicken bundle in Italian bread crumbs.
- Heat your butter and olive oil in a skillet on medium heat.
- Add your chicken bundles to the skillet and cook each side until golden brown.
- Place a piece of parchment paper on your baking sheet so that the chicken does not stick. Put chicken bundles on your baking sheet.
- Drizzle the bundles with balsamic glaze.
- Cook in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes. Chicken finishes cooking when the internal temperature reaches 165° f.
- Remove from the oven and enjoy!
TIPS FOR SUCCESS
- If you are pounding your chicken. Make sure you get it as thin as possible. This will help speed up the cooking process.
- DON’T FORGET TO REMOVE THE BUTCHER STRING OR TOOTHPICKS AT THE END OF COOKING.
- The chicken will brown quickly in the skillet, so make sure you are watching it.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Asparagus is high in vitamins A,K and C. It is considered to be a heart healthy vegetable, aids in fetal development and can lower the risk of osteoporosis.
Yes, to make your own glaze you will need 2 cups balsamic vinegar and 1/2 c. brown sugar. In a small sauce pan over medium high heat add both ingredients. Bring to a simmer and let the sauce reduce to half. This will take about 10-12 minutes. Once the sauce has reduced remove it from the heat. The sauce will thicken as it sits.
OTHER RECIPES YOU MIGHT ENJOY
- Honey Brown Chicken
- Bacon and Basil Pesto Rigatoni
- Garlic Ranch Chicken Thighs
- Crispy Lemon Garlic Butter wings
Asparagus and Chicken Roll-up
Equipment
- Skillet
- Sheet pan
- Oven
- Butcher string or toothpicks
Ingredients
- 2 Chicken breast halved
- ½ c. Italian bread crumbs and salt
- 4 slices Provolone cheese
- 1 bundle Asparagus
- 10-12 Basil leaves
- 1 Egg whisked
- 2 tsp. Kosher salt
- 1 tbsp. Italian seasonings
- 1 tsp. Onion powder
- 1 tsp. Paprika
- 1 tsp. Black pepper
- 1 tbsp. Butter
- 2 tbsp. Olive oil
- 8 oz Balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Begin by heating your oven to 375° f
- Start by slicing your chicken breast in half. Using a mallet on the flat side and plastic wrap covering the chicken. Pound the chicken thin to about a ½ in.
- Evenly dispersed seasonings on the chicken on both sides.
- Layer basil, asparagus and then cheese.
- Wrap your chicken bundle and use butcher string to tie it or toothpicks to hold it together.
- Dip your chicken bundle into your whipped egg. Make sure that it is fully coated with the egg wash.
- Roll your chicken bundle in Italian bread crumbs.
- Heat your butter and olive oil in a skillet on medium heat.
- Add your chicken bundles to the skillet and cook each side until golden brown.
- Place a piece of parchment paper on your baking sheet so that the chicken does not stick. Put chicken bundles on your baking sheet.
- Drizzle the bundles with balsamic glaze.
- Cook in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes. Check periodically to see if they are done. Chicken finishes cooking when the internal temperature reaches 165° f.
- Remove from the oven and enjoy!
Notes
DON’T FORGET TO REMOVE THE BUTCHER STRING OR TOOTHPICKS AT THE END OF COOKING.
The chicken will brown quickly in the skillet, so make sure you are watching it.
These are really elegant and delicious too! I served to company and it was a huge hit!
This was such a fun recipe, I love stuffing chicken breasts, but have never tried it with asparagus before. It worked just perfectly!
The balsamic glaze on the chicken was delicious – I’ll be making this again!
These were delicious and much easier that I thought they were going to be!
The kids enjoyed them too, which is always a winner in my book.
I love the cheese!! Wondering if I could add extra?
Fun recipe! My kids also loved these so much. I love low-carb meals that suit the whole family!
The balsamic glaze is great with the chicken rolls. Loved this recipe.
What a great flavor profile and a party in your mouth!