Stuffed Chicken Breast
Delicious stuffed chicken breast filled with asparagus and mozzarella, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts (skinless, boneless, butterflied)
- 8 asparagus spears, trimmed
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Toothpicks (for sealing the chicken breasts)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the butterflied chicken breasts with paprika, salt, black pepper, and minced garlic.
- Lay asparagus spears and shredded mozzarella cheese inside each chicken breast.
- Fold the chicken over the filling and secure the edges with toothpicks.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the stuffed chicken breasts for about 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and bake for about 20 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Remove toothpicks and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Serve with a side salad, roasted vegetables, or grains for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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