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Cheesy asparagus stuffed chicken
Juicy asparagus stuffed chicken with mozzarella is an easy spring dinner recipe. Serve with a side salad and crispy potatoes for the best family meal.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 213 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts de-boned + skinless
- 16 asparagus spears steamed
- 1 cup grated Mozzarella cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
- lemon juice to taste
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 220ºC/430ºF.
- Butterfly the chicken breasts and season on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Place 4 spears of steamed asparagus and a few spoonfuls of grated cheese into each chicken breast. Close and secure with skewers.
- Heat a large, oven-proof frying pan and sear the chicken in a splash of oil until golden brown on both sides.
- Place the chicken in the oven and allow to bake for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
213kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
90mg
(30%)
Sodium
307mg
(13%)
Potassium
571mg
(16%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
655IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
242mg
(24%)
Iron
1.9mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 213
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 213kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 307mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 571mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 655IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 242mg | 24% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.