Description
You prepare chicken breasts by stuffing them with fresh asparagus and cheese for a simple meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 12 asparagus spears
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Cut a pocket into each chicken breast.
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Place three asparagus spears and one cheese slice inside each pocket.
- Close the pockets with toothpicks.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Brown the chicken for 3 minutes per side.
- Bake the skillet in the oven for 15 minutes.
- Remove the toothpicks before you eat.
Notes
- Pick thin asparagus for even cooking.
- Use toothpicks to keep the filling inside.
- Serve with roasted potatoes or a side salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 280
Keywords: asparagus stuffed chicken breast sides, healthy dinner, low carb chicken