Delicious and Elegant Chicken Rollatini with Fresh Asparagus

This chicken rollatini recipe combines tender chicken breast, fresh asparagus, creamy ricotta cheese, and a savory tomato sauce. It's a flavorful and elegant dish that is perfect for impressing your guests or treating yourself to a special meal. With a preparation time of just 30 minutes, this recipe is both quick and delicious. Serve it with a side of pasta or a light salad for a complete and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 bunch of asparagus, trimmed
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 cup marinara sauce
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Butterfly each chicken breast by cutting it horizontally, but not all the way through, so it opens like a book.
3. Place the butterflied chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound gently to flatten them to an even thickness.
4. In a bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, dried thyme, salt, and pepper.
5. Spread an even layer of the cheese mixture on each butterflied chicken breast.
6. Place 2-3 spears of trimmed asparagus on top of the cheese mixture.
7. Roll up the chicken breast tightly, securing with toothpicks if needed.
8. Pour marinara sauce into a baking dish and spread evenly.
9. Place the rolled chicken breasts on top of the sauce in the baking dish.
10. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
11. Remove the foil, sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the chicken, and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and golden.
12. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.

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