Elegant Weeknight Chicken

By jennifergooding

You can also make this in the Pampered Chef Covered Baker.

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper, divided
• 1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Place the asparagus in a greased 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon salt and a dash pepper. In a small bowl, combine wine and butter; pour over asparagus.

Arrange chicken over asparagus; sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese, bake 5-10 minutes longer or until chicken juices run clear and cheese is melted. Yield: 4 servings.