Asparagus-Stuffed Chicken Rolls

Name: Asparagus-Stuffed Chicken Rolls
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 8 fresh asparagus spears; 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each); 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 4 fresh sage leaves; 2 slices provolone cheese (1 ounce each); 2 slices deli ham (3/4 ounce each); 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1-1/2 teaspoons butter; 1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil; 1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth

With its pretty presentation and sensational flavors, this rich asparagus stuffed chicken makes any meal feel special. —Louise Ambrose, Kingston, New York

Ingredients

8 fresh asparagus spears
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
4 fresh sage leaves
2 slices provolone cheese (1 ounce each)
2 slices deli ham (3/4 ounce each)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1-1/2 teaspoons butter
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth

Directions

In a large skillet, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry.
Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Spread mustard over one side of each chicken breast. Down the center of each, place two sage leaves, a cheese slice, ham slice and four asparagus spears. Fold chicken over asparagus; secure with toothpicks.
Place flour and egg in separate shallow bowls. In another shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Dip chicken in the flour, egg, then bread crumb mixture.
In a large skillet, brown chicken on all sides in butter and oil. Transfer to an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Add wine to skillet, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Pour over chicken.
Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Discard toothpicks.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 460 calories, 21g fat (9g saturated fat), 182mg cholesterol, 861mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 46g protein.

Originally published as Chicken Rolls with Asparagus in Cooking for 2 Spring 2009

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DeirdreAnne

Jul 10, 2015

Love it
msvplinda

May 26, 2014

This was excellent. It took a little more than 20 minutes prep time, but well worth it. I used Swiss cheese instead of provolone and 1/8 tsp of sage spice on each chicken breast instead of the sage leaves. Much milder sage taste. I also didn't have any bread crumbs, so only browned the chicken using the flour, egg and Parmesan cheese. I actually liked it better that way, more crispy coating, less doughy. I also sprinkled garlic powder, onion powder and white pepper on each chicken breast before adding the asparagus , ham and cheese. My family asked to have this added to our "keeper recipes".
llmitch68

Apr 16, 2014

Loved it! Decided to add some garlic powder, onion powder, white pepper, and celery salt to the fourth add some flavor. Sage was heavy on flavor so I will probably cut back next time. The family loved it though and wants to add it to the meal rotation!
craftymom86

Apr 14, 2014

It started out tasting okay and got worse as we ate it no one in our family could finish it Was really disappointed i thought it looked so good.
quiltingstitcher

Apr 10, 2014

This was absolutely delicious. I used white wine with it and the crushed sage in a jar.
Grace1018

Apr 4, 2014

We did not like this at all. The picture looked great and it sounded easy. But tasted very bland to us.
cbenne12

Oct 25, 2013

One of my favorites! The only way my mother will eat asparagus!
olsons514

Jun 19, 2012

This was so delicious!
sachin_jain

May 22, 2012

Just Loved this recipe!!!
bobeezwrld

Oct 7, 2011

awesome awesome dish! the dijon and sage really make this delicious!