Name: Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus Stuffed Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 6 thin sliced chicken breast fillets; 6 slices of prosciutto; 24 asparagus stalks, woody ends snipped; 1 clove garlic, minced or crushed; 2 tbsp butter or ghee; salt and pepper to taste

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Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus Stuffed Chicken is made with only a few ingredients, it can be made in the oven or an air fryer. It is a perfect appetizer or main dish that looks and tastes spectacular but it’s also healthy and low-carb.

asparagus stuffed chicken wrapped in prosciutto cut in half.

I hold a strong belief that chicken breasts are made to be stuffed with something. I often make chicken breasts stuffed with prunes or dried apricots and wrapped in bacon. Yum! For a spring version of a chicken roll up, try stuffing it with asparagus and wrap it in prosciutto.

The final product is elegant, light and it’s just one of those dishes that makes everyone think that it was complicated to make, while in fact, it is super easy. Trust me on that. All you need to do is to wrap the asparagus in thin sliced chicken and prosciutto and bake or air fry it. Ready in under 30 minutes but looks and tastes impressive!

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

prosciutto, chicken, butter, garlic and asparagus on white plates on white marble surface

Thin Sliced Chicken Breasts: purchase thin sliced chicken breasts or slice whole breasts into thin fillets horizontally. For best results use organic chicken.

Prosciutto: to add a wonderfully salty flavor to the chicken and keep the meat moist.

Asparagus: if your asparagus stalks are thin, use 4 per chicken roll up. If they’re thicker, use 2-3. Make sure to snap or cut off the woody ends.

Butter or ghee: melted butter or ghee will prevent the chicken from drying out.

Garlic: fresh crushed or minced garlic will work best but you can also use garlic powder instead.

HOW TO MAKE ASPARAGUS STUFFED CHICKEN IN THE OVEN OR AIR FRYER

Step 1: Lay the chicken flat and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Since prosciutto is fairly salty, go easy on salt or skip it all together.

Step 2: Melt the butter, add crushed garlic and brush it on the chicken breasts (only on the side that will be rolled up).

side by side photos of thin sliced chicken breast with and without melted butter and garlic on a white baking sheet

Step 3: Snip off the woody ends of the asparagus and place 4 asparagus stalks on each thin sliced chicken breast (2-3 stalks if the asparagus is thicker). Wrap the chicken tightly around asparagus. Sprinkle with a little more black pepper.

Step 4: Separate prosciutto into individual slices and lay them out flat. Wrap each chicken roll up tightly with prosciutto.

Step 5: Brush the uncooked chicken wrapped in prosciutto with leftover garlic butter.

side by side photos of asparagus stuffed chicken with and without prosciutto wrapping

Step 6: For the oven method, spray a baking sheet lightly with oil, place the chicken on the pan and bake for about 25 minutes in the oven preheated to 410 degrees Fahrenheit.

prosciutto wrapped asparagus stuffed chicken baked on a white baking sheet

Step 7: For the air fryer method, preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees for about 5 minutes and spray the basket with oil. Place the chicken in the basket and set timer for 5 minutes. Open the air fryer at the 5-minute mark, check for “doneness” and give the chicken a light shake. Cook 2-3 minutes more or longer until it looks roasted.

asparagus stuffed chicken wrapped in prosciutto in a black air fryer basket baked

SUBSTITUTIONS, SPECIAL DIETS

For a paleo/whole30 version, use ghee instead of butter.

If you don’t have or like prosciutto, you can also use thin sliced bacon. Use half a slice per chicken roll. You can also use a whole slice but it won’t crisp up quite as much.

HOW TO SERVE IT

If you are serving asparagus stuffed chicken as an appetizer, it doesn’t need any sides. Just display it on a platter and enjoy as finger food.

For an entrée, pair the chicken with roasted potatoes and/or your favorite roasted veggies and a simple green salad. I served mine with dressed arugula for a light, delicious meal.

5 prosciutto wrapped asparagus stuffed chicken on a white plate

MORE COOKING & STORAGE TIPS

Prosciutto slices can be tricky to separate. I recommend separating them and laying the slices flat before you start wrapping. Take your time to make sure they don’t rip.

If your chicken breasts are not thin sliced, you can go ahead and slice them yourself. Just place the breast on a cutting board and using a sharp long knife cut lengthwise to produce 2-3 thinner slices.

To make ahead, place uncooked on a baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap and store in the fridge for up to 24 hours before baking or air frying.

If you have an air fryer, I highly recommend using it for this recipe as it cuts the roasting time considerably and the chicken comes out wonderfully juicy. The air fryer I'm using is this one.

If you have leftovers, store in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the fridge. To reheat, place in the microwave for a minute. They are also excellent cold.

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