Lemony Prosciutto Chicken with Asparagus

source: Ladies' Home Journal

Chicken and asparagus are roasted together to make this simple, elegant meal. Taste the prosciutto before seasoning the chicken. If it's salty, reduce the amount of salt in the recipe.

Prep time: 10 minutes
Roasting time: 18 to 21 minutes
Degree of difficulty: Easy
Low-calorie

LEMON DRESSING
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
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4 boneless, skinless chicken-breast halves (1 1/4 lbs.)
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided
8 thin slices prosciutto ham (4 oz.)
1 pound asparagus, trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil

Heat oven to 450°F. Line a 15x10x1-inch jelly-roll pan with foil.
Make Lemon Dressing: Combine lemon peel, juice, salt, pepper and oil in small bowl. Set aside.
Sprinkle chicken breasts with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
Place 2 slices prosciutto, slightly overlapping, on work surface. Place 1 chicken breast at one end and roll tightly to form log. Repeat with remaining prosciutto and chicken. Transfer to prepared pan. Roast 6 minutes.
Meanwhile, toss asparagus with oil and season with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add to pan with chicken and continue roasting, stirring asparagus once, until asparagus begins to brown and chicken is cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes more. Let stand 3 minutes.
Slice chicken diagonally and serve with asparagus. Drizzle with Lemon Dressing. Makes 4 servings.

Note: best served quickly, not as good when served as leftovers.

PER SERVING
Calories 325
Total Fat 16 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Cholesterol 105 mg
Sodium 1,029 mg
Carbohydrates 3 g
Protein 43 g

DAILY GOAL
Calories 2,000 (F), 2,500 (M)
Total Fat 60 g or less (F), 70 g or less (M)
Saturated Fat 20 g or less (F), 23 g or less (M)
Cholesterol 300 mg or less
Sodium 2,400 mg or less
Carbohydrates 250 g or more
Protein 55 g to 90 g

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