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Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breast
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Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe

This fast, easy, and delicious Stuffed Chicken Breast recipe is a perfect meal for your weeknight dinner and requires only 4 major ingredients.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Mediterranean
Keyword Asparagus and Chicken Recipe, Chicken recipe, gluten-free, Keto, low-carb, Stuffed Chicken Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 348kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425ºF. Cut the chicken breasts in half, lengthwise. Create a pocket in each chicken breast, but do not cut all the way through.
  • Place the chicken on your work surface. Season the inside of the chicken breasts with lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
  • Lay the mozzarella cheese and 3 asparagus pieces inside each chicken breast, and fold over, enclosing the filling.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  • Then, season the outside of the chicken breasts with this spice mixture. Heat a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil. Sear the chicken for 3-5 minutes per side, until it is golden brown.
  • Place the chicken in the oven. Bake for 20 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165ºF.

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Notes

  • Make sure to remove the woody ends of the asparagus as they'll be tough and difficult to eat.
  • Cook in a non-stick pan that goes to the oven. 
  • Not a fan of mozzarella? Try using cheddar cheese. 
  • Try to buy chicken uniform in size so they cook evenly.
  • To store: You can store cooked stuffed chicken breasts for up to 4 days in the fridge in an airtight container.
  • To reheat: Reheat the chicken in the microwave when ready to eat.
  • To freeze: You can freeze cooked chicken for up to 4 months in freezer-safe bags

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 | Calories: 348kcal | Carbohydrates: 3.8g | Protein: 43.8g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5.4g | Cholesterol: 121mg | Sodium: 238mg | Fiber: 1.4g | Sugar: 1.2g