Asparagus And Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Food

ASPARAGUS STUFFED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. In a medium bowl, toss asparagus with 1 tablespoon olive oil, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes.
• On a clean work surface, cut a pocket into each chicken breast, then stuff each with mozzarella, and asparagus. Season chicken all over with oregano, salt, and pepper. Secure with toothpicks.
• In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add chicken and cook until seared and golden on bottom, about 5 minutes. Flip chicken and cook until second side is golden, about 5 minutes more.
• Transfer skillet to oven and bake until chicken is cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes more.
• Squeeze fresh lemon juice over cooked chicken and garnish with Parmesan.

ASPARAGUS AND MOZZARELLA STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

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).

CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS PARMESAN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
• Season chicken, if desired, with salt and ground black pepper. Combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and salt in shallow dish. Dip chicken in eggs, then bread crumb mixture.
• Heat olive oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken, turning once, 8 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked.
• Evenly spread 1 cup Sauce in 13 x 9-inch baking dish, then arrange chicken. Evenly spoon 1/2 cup Sauce on chicken, then top with asparagus and mozzarella. Bake 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbling. Top, if desired, with shaved Parmesan cheese. Serve with remaining Sauce, heated.

ASPARAGUS-STUFFED CHICKEN ROLLS

Steps:

• 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.

CHICKEN BREAST STUFFED WITH ASPARAGUS, PROVOLONE AND PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Grease an 8x8 (or larger) baking dish.
• Place each breast in a 1 gallon storage bag on a solid, flat surface. Firmly pound the chicken with the smooth side of a meat mallet to an even thickness of about 1/4" to 3/8". Sprinkle each side with salt and pepper.
• Wrap 4-6 asparagus spears with Prosciutto, then carefully wrap that with Provolone. Wrap the chicken breast around the asparagus, provolone, prosciutto roll to make a compact roll. Place the rolls, seam side down, in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle each with a generous amount of the bread crumbs. Cover asparagus tips with a small piece of tin foil.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the juices run clear (about 50 minutes). Place one additional piece of prosciutto and 2-3 pieces of provolone on top of the chicken. Continue to bake for 10 additional minutes.
• You now have a beautifully presented piece of gorgeously tasting art. This completed work will serve 2-4, depending on your appetite.
• Serve with cannellini bean, tomato side dish (1 can cannellini, 1 can petite diced tomatoes, 1 tsp sage, 1 tsp oregano, and 1/2 onion) slow cooked for 30 minutes.
• Delicious - I hope you enjoy.

ASPARAGUS AND MOZZARELLA STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• 1. Heat oven to 375. Grease 8x8 pan 2. Place each chicken breast between two sheets of heavy plastic on a solid level surface. Firmly pound the chicken with the smooth side o a meat mallet to a even thickness of about 1/4 inch. Sprinkle each side with salt and pepper. 3. Place 4 spears of asparagus down the center of a chicken breast and spread about 1/4 cup of 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 baking dish and sprinkle each with about 2 T of bread crumbs. 4. Bake in oven until juices n clear when pricked with a fork, about 25 minutes. If using thermometor, 165 degrees.

ROASTED RED PEPPER / ASPARAGUS STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F degrees.
• Rinse chicken breasts and dry with paper towel.
• Meanwhile, steam asparagus to tender crisp, about 3 minutes; set aside.
• One at a time place chicken breast halves between pieces of plastic wrap, inside up.
• Pound carefully with a meat mallet to about 1/4 inch thickness.
• Remove top pieces of plastic wrap.
• Sprinkle salt and pepper over chicken to taste.
• Place 2 prosciutto salami slices, overlapping if necessary to completely cover chicken.
• Place Swiss cheese slices over prosciutto.
• Pat red pepper dry with paper towel and place half a roasted red pepper over cheese.
• Place one asparagus spear near one edge of pepper, roll chicken with layers around the asparagus, using the bottom piece of plastic wrap to help roll it.
• Roll as tightly as possible, use toothpicks to close if necessary.
• Repeat for all 4 breasts.
• Heat 1 tablespoon butter with 1 tablespoon olive oil in large non stick frypan.
• Place chicken roll ups, seam side down in hot frypan, reduce heat and brown on all sides, until golden brown, about 10 to 15 minutes.
• Remove chicken roll ups and place in 9x13-inch oven proof dish, seam side down; set aside.
• Add wine to hot frypan, deglaze pan, add remaining olive oil and butter to frypan, add basil leaves and salt and pepper to taste to frypan.
• On medium heat, simmer until reduced by half, about 10 minutes.
• Spoon/pour wine/basil reduction onto chicken, be sure to get some basil leaves on each piece.
• Place dish with chicken on middle rack of 350°F degree oven, roast for 25 to 30 minutes until roll ups are heated through and chicken is no longer pink.
• Remove roll ups to platter, let rest for 10 minutes.
• With a sharp knife cut each one into 4 pieces. (Cut thinner slices to use for appetizer.)
• Arrange on platter cut side up, overlapping in 4 rows.
• Spoon/pour juice from oven dish over; garnish with extra asparagus spears and strips of roasted red pepper.
• Serve warm or cold.

ASPARAGUS-STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking pan with aluminum foil.
• Drain 8 mozzarella balls. Reserve any extra mozzarella balls for another use.
• Slice chicken breasts by cutting lengthwise 3/4 of the way through. Open them like a book, then layer one side of each breast with mozzarella balls, tomatoes, and asparagus. Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Close and secure with toothpicks. Transfer to the prepared pan.
• Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until the juices run clear, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).