Prosciutto-Wrapped Chicken with Asparagus
This isn’t just another chicken recipe. Prosciutto makes the chicken impossibly juicy, and the fresh asparagus brings a pop of spring brightness. Plus, this easy, show-stopper dinner is healthy to boot. Well, I mean, besides the cream. But the asparagus totally makes up for that, right?

Ingredients
4 servings
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken. Use a sharp knife to slice each chicken breast in half horizontally, to create a thin cutlet. Start at the thick edge of the chicken breast. You should end up with pieces of chicken that are the same shape as a chicken breast, just thinner. Pat them dry with a paper towel, then sprinkle with salt and pepper; go easy on the salt, the prosciutto is salty.
- Rub the chicken with the flour. Wrap each piece of chicken with a piece of prosciutto.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil on medium. When it is hot, add the wrapped chicken. Cook for 5-6 minutes, then flip and cook for another 4-5 minutes or so, until browned and it reaches 165 degrees.
- Meanwhile, add about 3 inches of water to a small pot, cover, and put it on to boil. Wash the asparagus and snap off the woody ends. Cut the asparagus into 2 inch pieces. Add to a steamer basket, and when the water in the pot is at a rolling boil, put the basket on top and cover. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until tender. Immediately rinse with cold water to stop the cooking and set it aside. (If you don't have a steamer, you can roast the asparagus, or saute it with some oil).
- In a small bowl whisk together the pesto and cream. When the chicken is fully cooked, pour the mixture over the chicken, and add the asparagus. Bring the mixture to a boil, then turn off the heat. Serve with potatoes or crusty bread.
Nutrition per serving
389kcal
💰 Cost Estimate
Total Ingredients
$1270.00
$1270.00
Per Serving
$318.00/serving
$318.00/serving
🏠 Savings
~$2540.00 vs buying!
~$2540.00 vs buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (63% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|
| chicken breast | 1 lb | $64.00 |
| salt & black pepper | - | - |
| flour | 2 tbsp | $5.00 |
| prosciutto | 4 slices | - |
| olive oil | 2 tbsp | $42.00 |
| asparagus | 1 bunch | - |
| basil pesto | 0.25 cup | $1126.00 |
| cream | 0.3333333333333333 cup | $33.00 |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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