Indulge in a culinary masterpiece that combines the succulent flavors of chicken and asparagus in a harmonious bundle. This delectable dish is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual delight, making it perfect for special occasions or a delightful weeknight dinner. With just a few simple steps, you can create this restaurant-worthy meal in the comfort of your own kitchen. Discover the secrets to perfectly cooked chicken, tender-crisp asparagus, and a flavorful sauce that elevates the entire dish. This comprehensive guide includes variations to suit different dietary preferences, such as a gluten-free option and a vegetarian alternative. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you and your loved ones craving for more.
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CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS
With this recipe, you'll see fancy foods don't necessarily mean a lot of fuss. These "bundles" are prepared in no time and bake in the oven for a quick tasty dinner.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cut each chicken breast half into 1/2-in. wide strips. Wrap two or three strips around three asparagus spears. Repeat with the remaining chicken and asparagus. Arrange in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. combine salad dressing, soy sauce, ginger, salt if desired and pepper. Pour over the chicken bundles. Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with sesame seeds and bake 15 minutes longer or until chicken juices run clear. Serve over rice if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 8g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 283mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CHICKEN / ASPARAGUS BUNDLES
Crunchy crust, cheesy moist chicken, and tender asparagus. Ingredients for a great recipe. My family loves these. I have also taken them to potluck and they were very well received. You can also switch the cheese to whatever you prefer. I have also added a slice of deli ham to these. Sooo good! I hope you try them.
Provided by Cassie *
Categories Chicken
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Flatten the chicken breasts with a meat mallet between plastic wrap to 1/4 inch thickness. Salt and pepper the chicken.
- 2. In the following order, dredge each chicken breast: melted butter, flour, egg, then bread crumbs.
- 3. Place asparagus spears in the center of the chicken, add about 2 tbsp shredded cheese. Wrap chicken around filling and hold together with toothpick. Place them in a glass baking dish.
- 4. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160.
- 5. For the sauce: While the chicken is baking, melt the butter in a small sauce pan. When melted, add flour and whisk making sure you don't have any lumps. Add the cream and cook until sauce thickens and lumps are worked out. Reduce the heat and add the tarragon. If the sauce becomes too thick, just add a little more cream. Plate the chicken bundle and top with tarragon sauce.
CHEESY CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS
I was a cook at an elementary school where we had to use certain foods. But at home I got to experiment! My husband was-and still is-a tolerant taste tester.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute chicken in butter for 5-6 minutes or until juices run clear. Stir in mushrooms, onions and garlic; saute for 3 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Cut cream cheese into cubes and stir into chicken mixture until melted. Add thyme, salt, pepper, soup and milk; stir to combine. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Prepared asparagus or broccoli according to package directions; drain and stir into chicken mixture. Serve over rice if desired.
Nutrition Facts :
CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS BUNDLES
Here is an interesting main course that combines succulent asparagus spears with chicken, mozzarella cheese and a hint of Dijon mustard. It's sure to become a springtime favorite.
Provided by Chef mariajane
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pound chicken breasts so they are an even thickness. Place chicken breasts, nice side down so when they are rolled up they will be smooth.
- Brush each chicken breast with 1/2 teaspoons mustard. Place each piece of chicken horizontally.
- Place 3 asparagus spears and one piece of cheese down center of each piece of chicken. Don't worry the asparagus should stick out both ends.
- Roll up chicken breasts and skewer with 3 toothpicks to hold together.
- PLace breadcrumbs in a shallow dish. Dip each bundle in the breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a large skillet on medium heat. When oil is hot, place bundles in skillet. Cook 5 minutes per side.
- Transfer bundles to prepared baking sheet and bake in preheated oven 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Remove toothpicks and sprinkle with salt before serving.
- TIPS: Panko (Japanese bradcrumbs) can be found in most grocery stores. They give your food a nice crispy texture.
- To save time, buy chicken scallops that are already pounded out for you . They can usually be found at the grocery store in the refrigerated section, next to the boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
- Bundles can be assembled earlier in the day and refrigerated until ready to cook.
- Replace the mozzarella cheese with any of your favorites - Brie, Blue chesse, Swiss cheese, etc.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.1, Fat 16, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 68.4, Sodium 209.8, Carbohydrate 11.8, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 1.5, Protein 30.2
CHEESY CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS BUNDLES
I saw the asparagus in the produce section today and decided to come up with a recipe for dinner tonight. This is what I came up with - both DH and myslef loved it. Easy enough for any day, but "fancy" enough for a dinner party. I served these with fingerling potatoes roasted with olive oil and rosemary.
Provided by StaciJane
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h10m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Pound each chicken breast to about 1/2" thick.
- On each breast, place 2 slices prosciutto, 3-4 asparagus spears and 1/4c shredded cheese.
- wrap into a bundle and secure with toothpicks.
- place in baking dish and cover with foil.
- backe in 350 degree oven for one hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.2, Fat 14.8, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 109, Sodium 361.2, Carbohydrate 6.8, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 2.3, Protein 38.1
FRESH ASPARAGUS AND CHICKEN CASSEROLE
Great in the spring when asparagus first comes in and you can get it fresh.
Provided by KMSMOKEY
Categories Pasta and Noodles Noodle Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish.
- Cook noodles in a large pot of boiling water for 5 minutes, or until almost tender. Drain, and rinse under cold water.
- Heat the olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Cook onion for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add chicken, red bell pepper, celery, and chicken stock. Bring to a boil, and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in sour cream and oregano.
- Spread half of the chicken mixture into the prepared dish. Arrange the asparagus over the chicken, spread cooked noodles evenly over the asparagus, and top with 5 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese. Cover with the remaining chicken mixture. Sprinkle with the reserved Parmesan cheese.
- Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.4 calories, Carbohydrate 32.7 g, Cholesterol 76.6 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 17.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 322.8 mg, Sugar 3.9 g
CHICKEN ASPARAGUS BUNDLES
This is one of my favorite recipes. It is very easy to make yet, it looks very elegant and impressive. I made this for my parents last year for mother's day and they thought I had turned into a gourmet cook.
Provided by Lorianne1
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Steam asparagus for 3-4 minutes until barely crisp-tender.
- Place chicken breasts between plastic wrap, and gently pound to 1/4 inch thickness (I have the butcher do this part for me to save time).
- Place 4 or 5 asparagus spears horizontally across each piece of chicken; roll up to enclose asparagus and secure with red pepper ring.
- Place chicken, seam-side down, in 9 x 13 baking dish.
- Brush chicken lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Bake in 375F oven for 25-30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
CHICKEN ASPARAGUS ROLL-UPS
Very flavorful chicken and asparagus dish with almost a hollandaise-inspired flavor with a little crunch from the Panko breadcrumbs. Quick and easy to prepare, the presentation is simple yet elegant. Great served with artichokes!
Provided by Monica
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C). Grease a baking dish. In a bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, tarragon, salt, and pepper until the mixture is well combined. Set aside.
- Cook asparagus in the microwave on High until bright green and just tender, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Set the asparagus spears aside. Place a chicken breast between two sheets of heavy plastic (resealable freezer bags work well) on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound the chicken breast with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a thickness of about 1/4 inch. Repeat with the rest of the chicken breasts.
- Place 1 slice of provolone on each chicken breast, and top the cheese with 4 asparagus spears per breast. Roll the chicken breasts around the asparagus and cheese, making a tidy package, and place, seam sides down, in the prepared baking dish. With a pastry brush, apply a coating of the mayonnaise mixture to each chicken breast, and sprinkle each with panko crumbs, pressing the crumbs into the chicken to make a coating.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the crumbs are browned and the chicken juices run clear, about 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 530.2 calories, Carbohydrate 28.8 g, Cholesterol 97.2 mg, Fat 33.3 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 36.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 1169.9 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
ASPARAGUS AND MOZZARELLA STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS
This dish is easy enough for a Tuesday, but looks pretty enough for company. It has a really fresh flavor and goes great with roasted potatoes or rice.
Provided by Madenish
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
- Place each chicken breast between two sheets of heavy plastic (resealable freezer bags work well) on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound the chicken with the smooth side of a meat mallet to an even thickness of about 1/4 inch. Sprinkle each side with salt and pepper.
- Place 4 spears of asparagus down the center of a chicken breast, and spread about 1/4 cup of mozzarella cheese over the asparagus. Repeat with the other chicken breast, and roll the chicken around the asparagus and cheese to make a tidy, compact roll. Place the rolls seam sides down in the prepared baking dish, and sprinkle each with about 2 tablespoons of bread crumbs.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the juices run clear when pricked with a fork, about 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 390.4 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 147.3 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 57.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 581.1 mg, Sugar 2 g
Tips:
- Choose the right asparagus. Look for asparagus spears that are bright green and have tightly closed tips. Avoid spears that are thin, woody, or have yellow or brown tips.
- Trim the asparagus. Remove the tough ends of the asparagus spears by snapping them off or cutting them off with a knife.
- Blanch the asparagus. Blanching the asparagus will help to preserve its color and crispness. To blanch the asparagus, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the asparagus and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the asparagus is bright green and tender. Immediately remove the asparagus from the boiling water and plunge it into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
- Season the chicken and asparagus. Season the chicken breasts and asparagus spears with salt, pepper, and any other desired seasonings.
- Wrap the chicken and asparagus bundles. Place a chicken breast on a piece of prosciutto. Top the chicken with a few asparagus spears. Roll the chicken and asparagus up tightly and secure it with a toothpick.
- Cook the chicken and asparagus bundles. You can cook the chicken and asparagus bundles in a variety of ways. You can bake them in the oven, grill them, or pan-fry them. The cooking time will vary depending on the method you choose.
Conclusion:
Chicken and asparagus bundles are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and juicy, the asparagus is crisp and flavorful, and the prosciutto adds a touch of salty richness. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
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