ASPARAGUS-STUFFED CHICKEN WITH SAUCE

Asparagus-Stuffed Chicken with Sauce image

Want to turn chicken into restaurant-quality gourmet fare? You can't get much quicker than Renee Smith's Asparagus-Stuffed Chicken Breasts drizzled with a luscious lemony sauce and sprinkled with toasted almonds. "This easy microwave recipe has been a family favorite for many years," writes Renee from Clinton Township, Michigan. TIP: Serve with Mandarin orange sections to round out the meal.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 green onion, finely chopped
10 asparagus spears, trimmed
3 tablespoons crushed butter-flavored crackers
HOLLANDAISE SAUCE:
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 egg yolks
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon water
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Spread with mustard; sprinkle with onion. Place asparagus spears down the center of chicken; fold over and secure with toothpicks if necessary. , Place seam side down in an ungreased 8-in. square microwave-safe dish. Sprinkle with cracker crumbs. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 6-8 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Keep warm., For sauce, in a small microwave-safe bowl, melt butter. Gradually whisk in egg yolks, lemon juice, water and salt. Microwave, uncovered, at 30% power for 30 seconds or until mixture reaches 160° and is thickened, stirring once. Spoon over chicken. Sprinkle with almonds. Discard toothpicks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 495 calories, Fat 39g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 321mg cholesterol, Sodium 696mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein.