Description
This Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breast recipe combines tender chicken breasts filled with asparagus and melted cheese, creating a flavorful and satisfying dish. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 asparagus spears, trimmed
- 4 slices mozzarella or provolone cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- toothpicks or kitchen twine
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pound chicken breasts to 1/2-inch thickness. Season with garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the Chicken: Place asparagus and cheese on each breast, roll up, and secure with toothpicks or twine.
- Cook the Chicken: Sear chicken in a skillet, then bake in the oven until cooked through.
- Serve: Remove toothpicks or twine before serving.
Notes
- You can add Dijon mustard or Parmesan for extra flavor.
- Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or a salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
