Chicken/asparagus Roll-ups

Submitted by Claudia Dawn

"We love fresh asparagus. Combined with chicken, this is a terrific main dish that can be made the day before and popped into the oven after work."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, pounded thin
• 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed and washed
• 1⁄8 cup flour
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1 teaspoon leaves thyme, divided
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 2 cups white onions, sliced 1/4 thick
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 large tomatoes, sliced 1/2 thick
• 1⁄2 cup chicken broth

directions

1. Season pounded chicken breasts lightly with salt and freshly ground pepper.
2. Place 2-3 asparagus spears on each chicken breast half.
3. Roll up tightly; secure with toothpicks, if necessary.
4. Set aside.
5. Combine flour, garlic, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp thyme and paprika.
6. Roll chicken in flour mixture.
7. Place onions and diced tomatoes on bottom of 13x9” pan, reserving 8 slices of onion for top.
8. Place chicken breasts over vegetables; top with reserved onion and tomato slices.
9. Combine broth with remaining salt and thyme; pour around chicken.
10. Cover pan loosely with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
11. Uncover and bake until tender, about 10-15 minutes.

Reviews

[pmfins]

I have used a bundle of green beans and stewed tomatoes. My family loves this too... give it a try I think you would be happy with it