Chicken, Turkey, Fowl and Egg: Chicken, Turkey, Fowl Dishes: Garlic Chicken with Asparagus and Mushrooms

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

Author: Butch Costello, CalorieKing member
Date: August 06, 2009

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

Serves: 4 person(s)

Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

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.