Description
This Asparagus Stuffed Chicken recipe is a delicious and satisfying main course that combines juicy chicken breasts with flavorful asparagus and gooey cheese. Perfect for a family dinner or entertaining guests!
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Stuffing:
- 12 asparagus spears, trimmed
- 4 slices provolone or mozzarella cheese
Other:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Toothpicks for securing
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Prepare chicken: Slice a pocket into each chicken breast. Season with garlic powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff chicken: Fill each breast with 3 asparagus spears and a slice of cheese. Secure with toothpicks.
- Sear chicken: Sear chicken in a skillet until golden brown.
- Bake: Transfer skillet to oven and bake until chicken is cooked through.
- Serve: Remove toothpicks, let rest, slice, and serve.
Notes
- Enhance flavor by adding cream cheese or Parmesan.
- Pair with roasted potatoes or salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop + Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed breast
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 470 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
