Asparagus & Cheese Stuffed Chicken {Low-carb/ Keto Friendly!}

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4.5

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    288 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Asparagus & Cheese Stuffed Chicken {Low-carb/ Keto Friendly!}

This isn't your ordinary chicken recipe, it's extraordinary! Asparagus Stuffed Chicken is juicy, cheesy, and positively delicious. You can quickly whip up a batch in under 30 minutes, so it's fantastic for busy evenings. PLUS, it makes a perfect low-carb or keto meal!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teasponn paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 lices mozzarella cheese (can repalce with melting cheese of choice if desired)
  • 12 talks asparagus (ends trimmed)
  • fresh lemon juice (optional)
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400F.
  2. Place chicken breasts on a cutting board and cut ¾ way through to form pockets.
  3. Season chicken with garlic powder, paprika, thyme, oregano, and salt.
  4. Stuff the chicken breasts with mozzarella slices and asparagus; secure with toothpicks.
  5. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts to the hot pan and 4-5 minutes per side or until seared and lightly browned.
  6. Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 15 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165F.
  7. Remove toothpicks and drizzle with fresh lemon. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 288kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 95mg (32%) Sodium 601mg (25%) Potassium 537mg (15%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 650IU (13%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 164mg (16%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 288 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 288kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 31g 62%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 95mg 32%
Sodium 601mg 25%
Potassium 537mg 11%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 650IU 13%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 164mg 16%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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