Garlic Chicken with Asparagus and Mushrooms

Garlic Chicken with Asparagus and Mushrooms

Baked chicken breast with asparagus spears rolled inside and topped with sliced mushrooms and whole garlic cloves.

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Serves: 4 person(s) Change

Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 30 mins

Ingredients Convert to Metric

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in half
  • 20 fresh asparagus spears (not canned)
  • 1/2 lb sliced Crimini mushrooms
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 10 garlic cloves, peeled

Directions:

Pre-heat oven to 375°F.

Pound the chicken breasts flat.

Lay five asparagus spears across each chicken breast. Roll chicken over the asparagus and insert a tooth pick to secure the edge. Lightly season with salt and pepper.

Place in baking dish. Cover with sliced mushrooms and garlic cloves. Bake at 375°F for 30 minutes. Let stand for 2-3 minutes before serving.

Serve with steamed vegetables or leafy green salad.

Variations:

Serving suggestions and garnishes not included in recipe analysis.

Tips:

If you really like garlic, double the amount. To make the chicken spicy, simply sprinkle with cayenne pepper prior to baking.

Thanks to Butch Costello, CalorieKing member