CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS BUNDLES

Chicken and Asparagus Bundles image

My husband is a big asparagus fan, so I had to try this recipe. It's a mainstay when I want something unusual but simple for guests. For variety, you can leave off the sauce and serve the bundles chilled for lunch. -Donna Lohnes of Wooster, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
20 fresh asparagus spears (about 1 pound), trimmed
4-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chopped green onions
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 cup chicken broth

Steps:

Flatten chicken breasts to 1/2-inch. Wrap each around five asparagus spears; secure with toothpicks. Place in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Combine the oil, lemon juice and seasonings; pour over bundles. Cover asparagus tips with foil., Cover and bake at 350° for 15 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with the onions. Bake 12-15 minutes longer or until chicken is no longer pink and asparagus is crisp-tender. Remove bundles to a serving platter and keep warm., In a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and broth until smooth; stir in pan juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove toothpicks. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 316mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges