Asparagus-Stuffed Chicken with Sauce

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

2 servings

Updated: Oct. 14, 2022
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.

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

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

1 each: 495 calories, 39g fat (17g saturated fat), 321mg cholesterol, 696mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 26g protein.

Recommended Video