Cheesy Asparagus-Wrapped Chicken

Steps

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1. 1
   Place the chicken breast on parchment paper and flatten it out gently using a meat mallet, making sure it's nice and thin.
   ≈0:19
2. 2
   Mix together the coarse salt, black pepper, chili powder, onion powder, and garlic powder, then sprinkle the seasoning mixture generously over both sides of the chicken.
   ≈0:32
3. 3
   Clean the asparagus and trim the bottoms. Place a slice of cheese on the chicken, add the asparagus on top, then roll the chicken around the asparagus and cheese. Secure with toothpicks or skewers to hold the roll together.
   ≈0:51
4. 4
   Repeat the flattening, seasoning, and rolling process with the remaining chicken breasts.
   ≈1:24
5. 5
   Combine the cilantro, poblano pepper, cream cheese, salsa verde, water, sour cream, chicken bouillon, and black pepper in a blender and blend until smooth.
   ≈1:30
6. 6
   Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, place the chicken rolls in the pan and sear for 1 minute on each side, flipping as needed, for a total of 3 minutes until all sides are golden brown.
   ≈1:55
7. 7
   Cover the pan and reduce heat to medium. Cook for 8 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through (at the 4-minute mark) to ensure even cooking and prevent burning.
   ≈2:24
8. 8
   Once the chicken is fully cooked, remove it from the pan, cover, and let it rest for 5 minutes.
   ≈2:52
9. 9
   In the same pan over medium heat, melt the butter, add the sauce, and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer and taste, adjusting seasoning as needed.
   ≈3:04
10. 10
    Plate the sauce, place the chicken rolls on top, and drizzle with additional sauce. Serve with white rice on the side if desired.
    ≈3:25