Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breast. This elegant yet simple dish features tender chicken breasts filled with vibrant asparagus, creamy mozzarella, and tangy sun-dried tomatoes. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, it’s not only easy to prepare but also visually stunning on any table. With its juicy texture and rich flavors, this recipe is sure to impress your guests while fitting seamlessly into any healthy eating plan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 12 asparagus stalks
- 1 ounce sun-dried tomatoes
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese
- Olive oil
- Italian seasoning
- Garlic powder
- Smoked paprika
- Sea salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season chicken breasts on both sides with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, sea salt, and pepper.
- Cut a pocket into each chicken breast without going all the way through.
- Prepare filling by laying three asparagus stalks and sun-dried tomatoes on mozzarella slices; roll them up.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the filling and secure openings with toothpicks.
- Sear stuffed chicken in a cast-iron skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat for 3-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove toothpicks before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 140mg