Chicken Asparagus Roll-Ups

Name: Chicken Asparagus Roll-Ups
Ingredients: 3 whole chicken breasts, skinned and boned; 6 oz. sliced low-sodium Swiss cheese; 10 oz. fresh asparagus; 2 Tbsp. olive oil; 1 1/2 c. low-salt vegetable juice; 1/4 c. onion, chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 Tbsp. lemon juice; 1/8 tsp. lemon peel, grated; 1 Tbsp. cornstarch; hot cooked rice

11 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

3 whole chicken breasts, skinned and boned
6 oz. sliced low-sodium Swiss cheese
10 oz. fresh asparagus
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 1/2 c. low-salt vegetable juice
1/4 c. onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/8 tsp. lemon peel, grated
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
hot cooked rice

Directions

1

Pound chicken breasts to 1/8-inch.
2

On each breast, place one slice cheese with 3 asparagus stalks.
3

Roll-up; secure with toothpicks.
4

In 10-inch skillet over medium heat, in hot oil cook roll-ups until browned on all sides.
5

Stir in 1 1/4 cups vegetable juice, onion, garlic, lemon juice and peel. Reduce heat to low, cover.
6

Simmer 25 minutes or until chicken is tender, turning once.
7

In cup, stir together remaining vegetable juice and cornstarch; cook until thickened; serve over hot rice.
8

Makes 6 servings, at 304 calories and 105 mg sodium per serving.