Chicken Rolls with Asparagus and Mozzarella

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I tried this recipe this week and it will become a staple in my kitchen.  Super easy and smart way to sneak those veggies in that "Charleston" usually won't eat;  Just bake them in and he doesn't have a choice!  (Plus, it helps when you smother anything in cheese!)

CHICKEN ROLLS WITH ASPARAGUS AND MOZZARELLA

Thanks to:  Better Balanced Life

Ingredients

•4 chicken cutlets, pounded thin and evenly

•1 bunch of asparagus

•1 tsp. olive oil

•part-skim mozzarella cheese

•non-stick cooking spray

•salt and pepper, for seasoning meat

•whole wheat bread crumbs

 

Directions

1.Sautee asparagus in olive oil until bright green. Set aside.

2.Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

3.Spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.

4.Pat chicken dry and lightly season with salt and pepper.

5.Lay out chicken breast, arrange asparagus on top, and sprinkle with mozzarella.

6.Roll chicken around asparagus and cheese; place seam down in baking dish.

7.Repeat with remaining chicken breasts.

8.Sprinkle whole wheat bread crumbs on top of chicken.

9.Cook for approximately 30 - 40 minutes or until chicken registers 160/165 degrees with a meat thermometer.

** As always, I changed it up a little myself.  I sprinkled my chicken not only with salt and pepper but some Italian seasoning and then rolled the entire chicken breast in bread crumbs before arranging the asparagus and mozzarella.  I also used Italian bread crumbs because that is what I had on hand!**