Cheddar Bacon Asparagus Chicken Rolls-
Cheddar Bacon Asparagus Chicken Rolls are an easy, but tasty, low carb, primal, gluten-free meal.
Cheddar Bacon Asparagus Chicken Rolls are a very simple to prepare, low carb, primal, grain-free, gluten-free meal.
Chicken breasts filled with asparagus, bacon, melted cheese, and spices.
A very simple meal to put together and have in the oven without too much prep involved. A great way to incorporate asparagus into your meal.
Asparagus is a great source of :
- Folate: Brain boosting and can ward off depression.
- Fiber: Supports weight loss and colon health
- Antioxidants: Cancer preventing properties
- Vitamins: C and B vitamins
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Roll Chicken around asparagus, cheese & chopped bacon, and tie closed.
Brush with oil and sprinkle with spices
Bake and Enjoy
Cheddar Bacon Asparagus Chicken Rolls-
Ingredients:
- 4 chicken breasts, boneless skinless (1 lb)
- 16 asparagus spears, medium size
- 4 slices bacon, cooked & chopped
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried crushed thyme
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Kitchen Tools:
- 4 pieces of kitchen twine or heat-safe elastic food ties
- Plastic cling wrap
- Kitchen mallet
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 400 F (204 C), and line or grease a baking sheet.
- Place raw chicken between two sheets plastic cling wrap, and pound chicken flat to about ½ inch to ¼ inch (does not need to be super thin).
- Remove flattened chicken from plastic wrap.
- Place a slice of cheddar cheese in the middle of each piece of chicken.
- Sprinkle cheese with chopped bacon and four asparagus spears on top.
- Roll sides of chicken around asparagus (does not have to touch or cover completely).
- Hold chicken roll and place on kitchen twine or heat-safe elastic tie, and tie the roll closed to hold together.
- Place chicken rolls open asparagus side down on a prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the tops of chicken with olive oil, and Set aside.
- In a small bowl mix all the spices together. Sprinkle all the chicken rolls with the spice mixture.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until chicken is done.
Nutritional Data: Yield: 4, Amount per serving: 1 chicken roll, Cal: 390, Carbs: 3.5 g, Net Carbs: 1.5 g, Fiber: 2 g, Fat: 19 g, Protein: 43 g, Sugars: 2 g
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Cheddar Bacon Asparagus Chicken Rolls
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast halves boneless skinless
- 16 asparagus spears medium size
- 4 slices bacon cooked & chopped
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Kitchen Tools:
- 4 pieces kitchen twine or heat safe elastic food ties
- Plastic cling wrap
- Kitchen mallet
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 F (204 C), and line or grease a baking sheet.
- Place raw chicken between two sheets plastic cling wrap, and pound chicken flat to about ½ inch to ¼ inch (does not need to be super thin).
- Remove flattened chicken from plastic wrap.
- Place a slice of cheddar cheese in the middle of each piece of chicken.
- Sprinkle cheese with chopped bacon and four asparagus spears on top.
- Roll sides of chicken around asparagus (does not have to touch or cover completely).
- Hold chicken roll and place on kitchen twine or heat-safe elastic tie, and tie the roll closed to hold together.
- Place chicken rolls open asparagus side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the tops of chicken with olive oil, and Set aside.
- In a small bowl mix all the spices together. Sprinkle all the chicken rolls with the spice mixture.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until chicken is done.
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Agness of Run Agness Run says
I am a huge fan of cheddar. Can't wait to taste it. Thank you very much Stacey!
Stacey says
Awe thank you Agness for your kind words 🙂
Sarah says
Asparagus is one my all-time favorite vegetables! This dish looks delicious!
Stacey says
Thank you Sarah
Katrin says
What a beautiful looking dish. You've just given me the perfect idea for my lunch.
Stacey says
Thank you Katrin:)
Real Food with Dana says
I love stuffed/rolled chicken recipes! I never really get around to them because they just seem time-consuming - but this seems so quick and delicious!
Stacey says
Dana, these are left open and just tied together, so they are much easier to make 🙂
Kim| Low Carb Maven says
Oh, wow! This is a recipe I'm trying for sure, Stacey. And how did you get such pretty process shots? Look at the shine on the meat! I hope you have a wonderful New Year.
Stacey says
Awe, thank you Kim! The sun was being kind and photo friendly that day 🙂
Georgina says
Delicious! I bet the chicken rolls could be prepared in advance, too?
Stacey says
Thank you Georgina 🙂 Yes, I did make these in advance, and baked them at a later date. You know me so well!
Taesha says
I love a good chicken roll-up....and the bacon just makes it a bit more magical
Stacey says
Thank you Taesha 🙂
Jessica DeMay says
These look so delicious and fun! My husband loves asparagus and bacon so I know he would love these!
Stacey says
Thank you Jessica 🙂
Maya | Wholesome Yum says
I love asparagus! What a perfect healthy meal idea, going on the menu this week!
Stacey says
Thank you Maya 🙂
Michele says
Holy moly this looks delicious! I know we'd all love it for sure.
Stacey says
Thank you Michelle
ChihYu says
These chicken rolls look absolutely delicious ! I love every component and how lovely it is to roll everything together. LOve love love !!
Stacey says
Thanks so much ChihYu 🙂
Irena says
These look super fun! I love all food that comes in small parcels 🙂 Plus, it's like a whole meal in one package - brilliant.
Stacey says
Thank you Irena 🙂
Michele says
This looks really good - even without the cheese since we don't do well with dairy. But the presentation is enough to definitely make my kids ignore that - getting their dinner tied with a string? OMG, they'll flip!
Stacey says
Thank you Michele
Amy Saigy says
Yummy! yummy! This is delicious, tasty and excellent. ain't I impressed to you and actually this is really perfect for eating. Very simple recipe but good for health. I want this and right now I will try it to cook.
Becky Winkler (A Calculated Whisk) says
Such a great combination of flavors and textures here!
Stacey says
Thank you Becky 🙂
cristina says
So creative and pretty! Love this idea!
Stacey says
Thank you Cristina 🙂
Renee says
This is so pretty! I love these flavor combinations - can't wait to try it!
Stacey says
Thank you so much Renee. You're so kind 🙂
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says
Yum!!! This looks so good, and I'm so hungry this morning ... I want this for breakfast! Or dinner. Either way, it looks amazing!
Stacey says
Awe, thank you Emily 🙂