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    Home » Recipes » Chicken

    Chicken Asparagus Roll-ups Recipe

    UPDATED Mar 4, 2020 · PUBLISHED Mar 8, 2018 BY Marjory Pilley · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Easy Chicken Asparagus Roll-Ups Pin

    Chicken Asparagus Roll-ups are proof that you don't need a complicated recipe with lots of ingredients to have a healthy, tasty and beautiful entree.

    Chicken Asparagus Roll-ups on plate

    Roll, wrap or stuff your chicken...with asparagus. It's an easy way to up the fun factor at dinner that takes very little time. Consider this:

    Baked chicken with asparagus lined up next to it. Tasty, but ho hum.

    Chicken layered with Swiss cheese and rolled with a few stalks of fresh asparagus in the middle. Delicious, FUN and low-carb too.

    See what I mean? We used this technique at our meal assembly kitchen all the time with recipes like Mango Chutney Chicken and Brie Roll-ups and Chicken Cordon Bleu. This type of entree freezes well before cooking too.

    So...why aren't you wrapping and rolling more? Let's knock down all the stumbling blocks.

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    • Method
    • How to flatten chicken
    • How to check for "done"
    • Freezer notes
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    Method

    To make chicken asparagus roll-ups, all you need to do is layer a slice of Swiss cheese over a thin-sliced chicken cutlet and roll in some fresh asparagus that has been blanched or cooked for a few minutes in the microwave.

    Sprinkle breadcrumbs or almond meal over the top to seal in the juices and bake in the oven.

    Ta-Da! You have a tasty, entertainment-worthy presentation that took very little time or effort. Use your extra time to make a fabulous side dish or dessert...or do your nails. Time is on your side and under your control. 🙂

    Note for Gluten-Free, Low-Carb and South Beach Diets - Whole wheat panko breadcrumbs add a minimal amount of carbs. However, another option which we love is to dust the top with almond meal!

    How to flatten chicken

    Don't! Use chicken cutlets instead. The size and of the pieces can vary depending upon what and where you buy them. If needed, and it often is, overlap pieces to achieve the desired size.

    Another option is to pound the chicken to about ¼ inch thickness. Place the chicken between two pieces of plastic wrap or in a plastic bag and gently pound.

    The key is uniformity. Ultimately, you want the rolls to be about the same thickness so that they cook evenly.

    How to check for "done"

    Use a meat thermometer to tell when asparagus wrapped chicken is done. Chicken is "cooked through" and safe to eat when it reaches an internal temperature on 165 degrees F. The chicken will not be pink, but it will be moist and juices will run clear if you cut it.

    But, you don't want to be cutting into these beautiful roulades before dinner has even started!

    Insert a meat thermometer into one of the roll-ups and keep it there until it reaches the proper temperature. 

    Asparagus wrapped chicken in baking dish

    Freezer notes

    Prepare chicken asparagus roll-ups up to the point where it would go into the oven or through Step 8. Place the chicken in a freezer-safe container with a lid and jot down the contents. When you are ready to cook the chicken, remove the container to the refrigerator and allow the chicken to defrost overnight and then cook it according to the directions. Use within 2 months.

    Any way you happen to roll, it's an easy and fun technique that's always a crowd-pleaser. 

    If you have some leftover asparagus, toss it into brown rice or couscous. This Rice with Mushrooms and Asparagus by Primavera Kitchen looks like a winner!

    Chicken wrapped asparagus on plate

    Please rate this recipe and tag @DinnerMom or #DinnerMom on social media. We love to see what you are cooking up.

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    Chicken Asparagus Roll ups on plate

    Chicken Asparagus Roll-ups

    Chicken cutlets are layered with Swiss cheese, topped with fresh asparagus and then rolled up for a tasty entree with a pretty presentation.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 256kcal
    Author: Marjory Pilley

    Ingredients

    • 16 asparagus stalks hard ends snapped off
    • 16 ounces chicken cutlets about ¼ inch in thickness
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • 4 slices Swiss cheese
    • 4 teaspoons breadcrumbs whole wheat seasoned or panko; see notes for SBD Phase 1

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
    • Place asparagus in a microwave-safe container with 1 Tablespoon water and cover with a lid or plastic wrap.
    • Microwave asparagus on high for 1-2 minutes or until asparagus is tender, but still firm. Set aside.
    • Place chicken cutlets on a flat surface and sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper.
    • Layer a slice of Swiss cheese over each chicken cutlet.
    • Place 4 asparagus stalks on top of each slice of Swiss cheese.
    • Roll chicken up jelly roll style. Secure with a toothpick, if necessary.
    • Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of breadcrumbs over each chicken roll-up, if using.
    • Place chicken roll-ups in a baking dish.
    • Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is no longer pink and has reached a temperature of 165 degrees F.

    Notes

    Minimal breadcrumbs are used in this recipe and may be left off low-carb or gluten-free diets. Another option is to lightly dust with almond meal.
    For regular chicken breasts or cutlets that are a little thick, place chicken between to sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound to a quarter inch thickness.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 201mg | Potassium: 570mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 750IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 246mg | Iron: 1.9mg
    Nutritional and Food Safety Disclaimer

     

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    Comments

    1. Becca from It's Yummi!

      April 27, 2014 at 8:02 am

      This looks delicious, Marjory! Pinned and Stumbled!

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    2. Heather // girlichef

      April 27, 2014 at 9:54 am

      What a great idea! We love chicken and asparagus, and I bet everybody would get a kick out of seeing this dish on their dinner plates.

      Reply
    3. Wendy (The Weekend Gourmet)

      April 27, 2014 at 11:17 am

      My husband just discovered he likes roasted asparagus...I should make these for him. We love chicken...and I love easy, esp. on a busy weeknight!!

      Reply
    4. Courtney @ Neighborfood

      April 27, 2014 at 11:20 am

      Who knew such a classy meal could be so simple? I'm dying over that mango/brie version too. Yummy!

      Reply
    5. Laura

      April 27, 2014 at 11:26 am

      I can't believe something this amazing is only 5 ingredients. This is going to be a must try on my list.

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    6. Liz

      April 27, 2014 at 11:45 am

      What a gorgeous presentation, Marjory!!! Elegant enough for company!!!

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    7. Tara

      April 27, 2014 at 2:26 pm

      I have always loved these roll-ups with asparagus inside. Yours look so good!!

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    8. Laura Dembowski

      April 27, 2014 at 3:05 pm

      These are very elegant! They'd be perfect to serve at a dinner party!

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    9. Marlene @Nosh My Way

      April 27, 2014 at 3:16 pm

      Stunning, and appetizing too.

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    10. The Ninja Baker

      April 27, 2014 at 5:45 pm

      May I roll in 2 directions? Both your roll-up recipes sound divine! Thank you for sharing this oh so elegant but do-able dish how-to =)

      Reply
    11. Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom

      April 27, 2014 at 5:51 pm

      oh my goodness!!! I love this! and so elegant and delicious! I can't wait to try this!

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    12. Deanna Samaan

      April 27, 2014 at 6:45 pm

      Yummy! This looks amazing!

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    13. Bea

      April 27, 2014 at 7:00 pm

      I love these ~ what a great idea. Quick, easy, delicious. Thank you 🙂

      Reply
    14. Alida

      April 28, 2014 at 12:27 am

      Simple, delicious and brilliant! This is going on our menu for next week!

      Reply
    15. Katie

      April 28, 2014 at 10:49 am

      These look absolutely fabulous! I love the simplicity, and the presentation is so lovely!

      Reply
    16. Soni

      April 28, 2014 at 3:00 pm

      Ooh such a creative and elegant entree dish!!Would love to try it for sure as we love chicken and asparagus!!

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    17. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious

      April 28, 2014 at 4:03 pm

      Great technique!

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    18. Sarah

      April 28, 2014 at 4:22 pm

      This reminds me of an omelette I had once with all these ingredients. This would be excellent on any dinner plate!

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    19. Lane @ Supper for a Steal

      April 28, 2014 at 5:11 pm

      I love chicken roll ups. Swiss and asparagus sound like a great combo, can't wait to try it out.

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    20. Amy Kim (@kimchi_mom)

      April 28, 2014 at 11:20 pm

      Easy and elegant!

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    21. Stacy

      April 29, 2014 at 12:24 am

      What a great idea, Marjory! Your roll ups are so pretty that I could see them at a fancy dinner party. Guests would be very impressed!

      Reply
    22. Julie

      April 29, 2014 at 9:32 am

      Awesome idea, and so elegant!

      Reply
    23. Jane's Adventures in Dinner

      April 29, 2014 at 12:06 pm

      What a gorgeous recipe-wonderful for everyday but a gorgeous, 'special' dinner too.

      Reply
    24. Cindys Recipes and Writings

      April 30, 2014 at 5:54 am

      Looks very elegant, Marjory!

      Reply
    25. Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

      April 30, 2014 at 3:48 pm

      Chicken, asparagus, and cheese? How can you go wrong with that?? Thanks so much for the dinner inspiration!!

      Reply
    26. Shaina

      April 30, 2014 at 4:13 pm

      Love this! Asparagus is one of my favorite greens. I normally wouldn't think to pair it with swiss, but I think the combo would work well!

      Reply
    27. Dionne Baldwin

      April 30, 2014 at 8:01 pm

      I was hoping that was Swiss cheese when I saw the melty temptation beneath the chicken! YAY! I love chicken roll ups. 🙂 Asparagus is a bonus.

      Reply
    28. Christy @ Confessions of a Culinary Diva

      May 01, 2014 at 9:17 pm

      Delectable five ingredient entrée. Love how you used the thin chicken cutlets to make this.

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    29. Candace

      March 08, 2018 at 4:25 pm

      5 stars
      Using chicken cutlets makes these even easier. I overlapped two small ones and it worked perfectly!

      Reply
    30. Dee

      June 07, 2021 at 11:19 am

      Hey Marjory,

      I love this recipe! Do you think I could prepare it all and freeze before baking?

      Reply
      • Marjory Pilley

        June 07, 2021 at 11:52 am

        You definitely can and we did it all the time at our meal assembly store. Simply prepare up to the point that you would bake it in the oven. Cover with plastic wrap and aluminum foil and freeze covered. When you're ready to enjoy it, remove it to the refrigerator to defrost and then cook as you normally would. It's best to use a dish frozen in this manner within 2 months. I hope you enjoy it!

        Reply

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