Chicken Asparagus Roll-Ups - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 whole chicken breasts, split, skinned, boned and pounded thin
1 lb. fresh asparagus, trimmed and washed
2 Tbsp. flour
1 clove garlic
1 tsp. salt, divided
1/2 tsp. leaf thyme, divided
1/4 tsp. paprika
2 c. white onions, sliced 1/4-inch thick
3 large tomatoes, sliced 1/2-inch thick
1/2 c. chicken broth

Preparation

Season pounded chicken breasts lightly with salt and freshly ground pepper.
Place 2 to 3 asparagus spears on each chicken breast half.
Roll up tightly; secure with toothpicks, if necessary.
Set aside.
Combine flour, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon thyme and paprika.
Roll chicken in this mixture. Place onions and tomatoes on bottom of 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan, reserving 8 slices of each for top.
Place chicken breasts over vegetables; top with reserved onion and tomato slices.
Combine broth with remaining salt and thyme; pour around chicken.
Cover pan loosely with foil.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 minutes, basting every 10 minutes.
Uncover and bake until tender, about 10 to 15 minutes.
Yield:
8 servings.