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Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breast

Easy to make chicken recipe stuffed with asparagus, cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 4
Author: Rena

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.
    Chicken breasts seasoned with seasonings on a cutting board.
  • Start cutting each chicken breast one lengthwise to create the pockets. Be careful not to cut all the way through.
    Chicken breast sliced in the middle to be stuffed.
  • 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.
    chicken breasts stuffed chicken asparagus, cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes on a cutting board. Before baking.
  • Close the pocket with a toothpick. Heat 1 tablespoon Olive Oil in a large and cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
    chicken breast uncooked placed on a skillet.
  • Add in the chicken and sear it until nicely golden brown, about 3-5 minutes per side.
    tongs grabbing cooked chicken breast stuffed, in a pan.
  • 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

  • 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

Calories: 277kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 328mg | Potassium: 800mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 895IU | Vitamin C: 6.8mg | Calcium: 168mg | Iron: 2.3mg