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Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe
Asparagus stuffed chicken breast is a simple, beautiful, and flavorful dish overflowing with creamy goat cheese and mozzarella, too!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 439 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- 4 tablespoons goat cheese
- 16 spears asparagus firm ends cut off
- 4 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Season each chicken breast with salt and pepper to taste and then garlic powder and paprika.
- Cut each chicken breast in half lengthwise. Be careful not to cut all the way through. You're just making a place to put the cheese and asparagus.
- Spread 1 tablespoon goat cheese into the inside of each chicken breast pocket.
- Top with 4 stalks asparagus (sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper), and then top with the mozzarella. You might need to fold the mozzarella to make sure not too much is sticking out (it will stick to the pan if so).
- Secure each chicken breast closed with 3 toothpicks, taking care that they're as flat as possible so that the chicken will sear fully.
- Heat a large (oven safe) skillet over medium high heat. Add the olive oil and coat the pan. Watch for it to start to glisten. Once glistening, stir in the balsamic vinegar.
- Sear the chicken breasts 3-4 minutes per side, being careful to move them around in the oil so they don't burn, stick. Flip carefully.
- Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temp on the chicken reaches 165°F.
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Notes
- Storage: Store asparagus stuffed chicken breast in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Calories
439kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
60g
(120%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
180mg
(60%)
Sodium
1087mg
(45%)
Potassium
1020mg
(29%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1016IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
189mg
(19%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 439
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 439kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 60g | 120% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 180mg | 60% |
| Sodium | 1087mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 1020mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1016IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 189mg | 19% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.