Description
A delightful Italian dish featuring tender chicken breasts stuffed with fresh asparagus and melty mozzarella cheese, embodying comforting flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to create the perfect baking environment.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, letting it shimmer and release its aroma.
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Create a pocket in each chicken breast with a sharp knife, being careful not to cut through the other side.
- Stuff each pocket with fresh asparagus spears and a handful of shredded mozzarella.
- Sear the chicken breasts in the skillet for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the seared chicken to a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- Allow the stuffed chicken to rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
You can prepare the stuffed chicken earlier in the day and store it in the refrigerator. Bake it straight from the fridge when ready, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: stuffed chicken, mozzarella, asparagus, Italian dinner, low carb recipe