Bacon Wrapped Chicken and Asparagus

Ingredients

• 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 12 asparagus spears
• 1/2 cup pesto sauce
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 4 slices bacon

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400º F.

2. 2

   Line baking sheet with heavy-duty foil.

3. 3

   Pound out of the chicken to approximately 1/2" thickness.

4. 4

   Place chicken and pesto in medium bowl; toss to coat.

5. 5

   Cut asparagus to approx size of chicken roll (so that the asparagus will not peep out too much from the end).

6. 6

   Place olive oil and Italian seasoning in a shallow pan or ziplock bag and toss asparagus until coated well.

7. 7

   Place 3 asparagus spears and top with parmesan cheese.

8. 8

   Roll chicken around asparagus and wrap each roll with a bacon strip (2 if necessary to get good coverage).

9. 9

   Place, seam side down, in lined pan.

10. 10

    Bake, uncovered, at 400ºF for 35-40 minutes or until juices run clear.

11. 11

    Broil 6 inches from the heat for 3-5 minutes or until bacon is crisped.

12. 12

    Enjoy.