RECIPES FOR CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F. Place 1 chicken breast at a time in a ziplock plastic bag, and flatten to 1/2-inch thickness, using flat side of a meat mallet.
• Place flattened chicken breasts on a work surface. Sprinkle evenly with salt, Italian seasoning, pepper, and garlic. Layer 3 provolone slices on top of each (slices will overlap). Top each with 8 asparagus spears in a “bundle.” Roll up, and place, seam side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Secure with wooden picks. Brush tops of chicken with olive oil.
• Bake in preheated oven until chicken is cooked through and a thermometer inserted in thickest portion of chicken registers 165°F, 14 to 16 minutes. Remove from oven, and let rest 5 minutes. Remove toothpicks. Serve with lemon wedges.

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.