Description
Delicious and easy to make, this recipe for Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breast features tender chicken breasts filled with asparagus and gooey cheese, baked to perfection. A flavorful and impressive dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Filling:
- 12 asparagus spears, trimmed
- 4 slices mozzarella or provolone cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
For Securing:
- toothpicks or kitchen twine
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Prepare the chicken: Cut a pocket into each chicken breast, season with olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the chicken: Fill each breast with asparagus spears and cheese, secure with toothpicks or twine.
- Sear and bake: Sear the chicken, sprinkle with Parmesan, then bake until cooked through.
- Serve: Remove toothpicks or twine before serving.
Notes
- You can add sun-dried tomatoes or pesto for extra flavor.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or a salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
