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Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breast
Easy to make chicken recipe stuffed with asparagus, cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 277 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 skinless boneless chicken breasts about 1 1/2 lb.
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning Mix
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- sea salt and pepper
- 12 asparagus stalks end trimmed
- 1 ounce sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 F.
- Place the 4 Skinless boneless chicken breasts on a clean chopping board and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning mix, 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder, 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika, Sea salt and pepper.
- Start cutting each chicken breast one lengthwise to create the pockets. Be careful not to cut all the way through.
- Trim and wash the 12 Asparagus stalks. Add three sprigs of asparagus and a couple of pieces of 1 ounce Sun-dried Tomatoes to one of the 4 slices Mozzarella Cheese, then roll it to hold them inside. Stuff the chicken breasts with it.
- Close the pocket with a toothpick. Heat 1 tablespoon Olive Oil in a large and cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add in the chicken and sear it until nicely golden brown, about 3-5 minutes per side.
- Bake the chicken for 15-20 minutes, or until it is cooked through and no longer pink in the inside. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Mozzarella
- Cheese: you may substitute the Mozzarella cheese with another cheese like provolone.
- Asparagus: Use another veggie like broccoli
- Oil: any oil of choice will work
Nutrition Information
Calories
277kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
95mg
(32%)
Sodium
328mg
(14%)
Potassium
800mg
(23%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
895IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
6.8mg
(8%)
Calcium
168mg
(17%)
Iron
2.3mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 277
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 277kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 328mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 800mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 895IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 6.8mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 168mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.