Chicken Asparagus Bake

16 Aug Chicken Asparagus Bake

Makes 2 servings | 1 protein, 1 vegetable, 1 fat

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon Prolean mustard
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• Zest and juice from 1/2 a lemon
• 2 chicken breasts, trimmed and flattened
• 2 thin slices of part skim mozzarella or provolone
• 8 asparagus, trimmed
• 1/4 cup ground flax (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees and line a baking dish with foil. Set aside for later.
2. Stir to combine the mustard, seasoning, zest, and lemon juice in a small bowl.
3. To flatten your chicken simply place in a large Ziploc bag and pound with the bottom of a large pan.
4. Layer the cheese on top of the asparagus. Roll the flattened chicken breast tightly and place on your prepared baking dish.
5. Brush a generous amount of the prepared zest and spice mixture onto your chicken. You may sprinkle flax on top if you wish.
6. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until you chicken is fully cooked.