Add a twist to a Bland chicken dinner!
With only a few simple ingredients to make this Asparagus Stuffed Chicken including sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and seasonings, dinner will be ready in no time! You can enjoy these stuffed chicken breasts as is, pair them with a simple side salad, or add a starch such as quinoa, brown rice, or roasted potatoes.
Asparagus Stuffed Chicken
Ingredients:
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 bunch asparagus, ends trimmed
- 1 oz sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 4 slices (approximately 4 oz.) fresh mozzarella cheese
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Place chicken on a clean cutting board. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cut each chicken breast lengthwise, creating a “pocket” to stuff with other ingredients. Be careful not to cut all the way through.
- Place 3 pieces of asparagus and a few pieces of sun-dried tomatoes to a slice of mozzarella. Roll the mozzarella slice to hold the asparagus and sun-dried tomatoes inside.
- Stuff each chicken breast with mozzarella “roll up”. Close the pocket of chicken with 2-3 toothpicks.
- Heat olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add in the chicken and sear it until golden brown, about 3-5 minutes per side.
- Place chicken in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until it is cooked through and no longer pink in the inside.
Calories
245Fat (grams)
11.1Sat. Fat (grams)
4Carbs (grams)
7.3Fiber (grams)
3.4Sugar (grams)
3.2Protein (grams)
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Tips For the best ASPARAGUS STUFFED CHICKEN
1. Make sure the chicken is sealed tightly. We used toothpicks in this recipe to close the stuffed chicken.
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2. Sear and bake the chicken. Since you are searing your stuffed chicken breasts first to lock in those juices, they only need approximately 15-20 minutes in the oven to finish. Remember, chicken needs to safely be cooked all the way through. Ensure it is fully cooked by checking that the internal temperature reaches 165˚F using a meat thermometer.
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3. Serve the stuffed chicken with a tasty side dish. Try pairing this meal with a simple side salad, our Everything Kale Salad, or a simple cauliflower rice, brown rice, or quinoa.
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