Stuffed chicken with asparagus and cheese is divine!
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A delicious and easy recipe for stuffed chicken with asparagus and cheese, perfect for a healthy dinner.
- Author: Caroline Jones
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 12 asparagus spears, trimmed
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Slice each chicken breast horizontally to create a pocket. Season inside and out with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Fill each breast with asparagus, shredded cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add chicken broth, lemon juice, and chili flakes. Stir and let simmer.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over, cover, and cook on low heat for 10–15 minutes until fully cooked and juicy.
- Drizzle with the rich garlic sauce and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serving suggestion: pair with roasted potatoes, rice, or a fresh salad.
- A light yogurt garlic dressing or lemon herb sauce enhances the flavors beautifully.
- For a healthier version, reduce butter and use low-fat cheese.
- For a keto option, serve with sautéed vegetables instead of carbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg