Asparagus-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Ingredients:

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 oz ea)
  • 1 Tbl Dijon mustard
  • 1 green onion, finely chopped
  • 10 asparagus spears, trimmed
  • 3 Tbl crushed butter-flavored crackers

Hollandaise Sauce:

  • 1/4 c butter, cubed
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 2 Tsp lemon juice
  • 1 Tsp water
  • 1/8 Tsp salt
  • 1/4 c sliced almonds, toasted

Directions

  1. Flatten chicken into 1/4-in thickness. Spread w/ mustard; sprinkle w/onion.
  2. Place asparagus spears down the center of the chicken; fold over & secure w/ toothpicks
  3. Place chicken seam side down in an ungreased 8-in square microwave-safe dish.
  4. Sprinkle w/ cracker crumbs.
  5. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 6-8 minutes or until chicken juices run clear.
  6. Keep warm.

For sauce

  1. melt butter in a microwave-safe bowl.
  2. Gradually whisk in egg yolks, lemon juice, water & salt.
  3. Microwave, uncovered, at 30% power for 30 seconds or until mixture reaches 160 degrees F and is thickened, stirring onec.
  4. Discard toothpicks.
  5. Top chicken with sauce; sprinkle w/ almonds

 

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