Simple Chicken Asparagus Rolls
Elevate your weeknight dinners with these Simple Chicken Asparagus Rolls—an elegant yet effortless dish bursting with flavor and nutrition. Tender chicken breasts are seasoned to perfection with a blend of garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper before being rolled around crisp, blanched asparagus spears. These rolls are seared to golden brown, baked to juicy perfection, and topped with a Parmesan cheese finish that's irresistibly savory. With just 15 minutes of prep time and an easy-to-follow technique, this recipe is ideal for busy nights yet impressive enough to serve at a dinner party. Perfect as a main course, these chicken rolls pair wonderfully with a fresh side salad or roasted vegetables. Healthy, protein-packed, and utterly delicious, this recipe will become a new family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken breasts
- 12 pieces Asparagus spears
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 8 pieces Toothpicks
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.
Trim and blanch the asparagus by boiling them in salted water for 1-2 minutes, then transferring to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.
Lightly pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness of about 1/4 inch using a meat mallet or rolling pin. Be careful not to tear the meat.
Season both sides of the chicken breasts evenly with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
Take three asparagus spears and place them across the center of each chicken breast. Carefully roll the chicken breast around the asparagus and secure it with toothpicks.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken rolls for 2-3 minutes per side until lightly browned but not fully cooked.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. If not using an oven-safe skillet, transfer the chicken rolls to the prepared baking sheet.
Bake the chicken rolls for 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Remove from the oven and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top of the rolls. Return to the oven for 2-3 minutes to melt the cheese.
Remove toothpicks before serving. Plate the chicken asparagus rolls whole or cut them into slices for a beautiful presentation. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1675 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 69.7 g | 89% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.9 g | 110% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 620 mg | 207% | |
| Sodium | 3776 mg | 164% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.0 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.3 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.9 g | ||
| Protein | 240.1 g | 480% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 764 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 8.6 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 401 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
