Chicken and Asparagus Bundles

Submitted by Felix4067

"These look pretty on a plate and are easy to make. Use more or less asparagus to your taste."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• 20 asparagus spears, trimmed (fresh)
• 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 green onion, chopped
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 cup chicken broth

directions

1. Flatten chicken breasts slightly; wrap each around five asparagus spears and secure with toothpicks.
2. Place in a 9x13-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
3. Combine the oil, lemon juice and seasonings; pour over bundles.
4. Cover asparagus tips with foil; cover pan and bake for 15 minutes.
5. Uncover; sprinkle with the onions.
6. Bake 12-15 minutes longer or until the chicken juices run clear and asparagus is crisp-tender; remove bundles to serving platter and keep warm.
7. In a saucepan, combine cornstarch and broth until smooth; stir in pan juices.
8. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
9. Remove toothpicks from bundles; top with sauce.