Asparagus-Stuffed Chicken Breast
featured in Romantic Chicken Dinner In Less Than 45 Minutes
Boneless chicken breasts are stuffed with a mixture of asparagus, cream cheese, and Parmesan, then baked until tender and juicy.
97% would make again
Total Time
48 minutes
48 min
Prep Time
15 minutes
15 min
Cook Time
33 minutes
33 min
Recipe by iwashyoudry.com
Total Time
48 minutes
48 min
Prep Time
15 minutes
15 min
Cook Time
33 minutes
33 min
Ingredients
for 4 servings
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 9 asparagus, ends trimmed
- 3 slices provolone cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Nutrition Info
- Calories 215
- Fat 5g
- Carbs 2g
- Fiber 0g
- Sugar 0g
- Protein 36g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 425˚F (220˚F).
- On a cutting board, cut the chicken breasts in half, lengthwise, leaving it intact on one side.
- Season the inside of the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle the lemon zest on the interior of the chicken. Top with piece of provolone and three stalks of asparagus, then fold the chicken over enclosing the filling.
- Season the outside of the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, and add the oil. Add the chicken to the pan, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until golden brown.
- Flip the chicken over and cook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes.
- Cover the skillet with aluminum foil and place in the oven for 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 155˚F (70˚C).
- Remove the skillet and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
- Remove the foil, and serve.
- Enjoy!
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Recipe by iwashyoudry.com