Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe
This flavorful Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breast recipe combines tender chicken breasts filled with asparagus and gooey mozzarella cheese, creating a delicious and elegant dish perfect for a special dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 12 asparagus spears (trimmed)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- toothpicks or kitchen twine
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the chicken: Slice a pocket into each chicken breast. Season with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the chicken: Fill each chicken breast with asparagus and mozzarella. Secure with toothpicks or twine.
- Sear the chicken: Sear the chicken in a skillet until golden.
- Bake: Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until cooked through.
- Serve: Remove toothpicks before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute provolone or Swiss cheese for mozzarella.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes or pesto for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
