Chicken Asparagus Bundles Recipe

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THIS is a dressy way to serve chicken breasts and it is so easy to prepare. I like to present this at a dinner that is a special occasion. It is very impressive.

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Chicken Asparagus Bundles Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 30 min.

Yield: 2 Servings

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Ingredients

8 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 sweet red pepper rings (1/2 inch thick)
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil

Directions

In a skillet, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry.
Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Combine the Italian seasoning, garlic salt and pepper; sprinkle half over chicken. Top with asparagus; roll up into a bundle. Secure with a pepper ring.
Brush bundles with oil; sprinkle with remaining seasoning mixture. Place in a small greased baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 170°. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 139 calories, 6 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 47 mg cholesterol, 161 mg sodium, 3 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 19 g protein.

Originally published as Chicken Asparagus Bundles in Reminisce Extra March 2007, p52