Chicken and Asparagus Bundles

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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

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Published on August 2, 2021
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves

  • 1 pound fresh asparagus spears, trimmed

  • 4 ½ teaspoons olive or canola oil

  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice

  • ½ teaspoon dried basil

  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme

  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ cup chopped green onions

  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch

  • 1 cup chicken broth

Directions

  1. Flatten chicken breasts slightly. Wrap each around five asparagus spears; secure with toothpicks. Place in a 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Combine the oil, lemon juice and seasonings; pour over bundles. Cover asparagus tips with foil.

  2. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with the onions. Bake 12-15 minutes longer or until the chicken juices run clear and asparagus is crisp-tender. Remove bundles to a serving platter and keep warm.

  3. In a 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 from bundles; top with sauce.

Tips

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1 bundle with about 1/3 sauce) equals 207 calories, 7 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 66 mg cholesterol, 316 mg sodium, 6 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 29 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.