Chicken and Asparagus

Name: Chicken and Asparagus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves; 24 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed; 1/3 cup Italian salad dressing; 2 teaspoons soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon salt, optional; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds; Hot cooked white and wild rice blend, optional

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 40 min. YIELD: 4 servings.

With this recipe, you'll see fancy foods don't necessarily mean a lot of fuss. These "bundles" are prepared in no time and bake in the oven for a quick tasty dinner.

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
24 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
1/3 cup Italian salad dressing
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
Hot cooked white and wild rice blend, optional

Directions

1. Cut each chicken breast half into 1/2-in. wide strips. Wrap two or three strips around three asparagus spears. Repeat with the remaining chicken and asparagus. Arrange in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. combine salad dressing, soy sauce, ginger, salt if desired and pepper. Pour over the chicken bundles. Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with sesame seeds and bake 15 minutes longer or until chicken juices run clear. Serve over rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 222 calories, 8g fat (0 saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 283mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 vegetable.

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