Cheesy Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breast
Our Garlic Asparagus Stuffed Chicken recipe in a lemon butter sauce is the most delicious way to get your veggies in. Loved by the whole family! Why? Garlic-smothered asparagus gets stuffed inside juicy chicken breasts with mozzarella cheese, baked in lemon butter, and is ready in no time at all!
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 4 fillets)
- 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano (or your choice of herbs)
- 3/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 pinch salt (to taste)
- 1 pinch cracked pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 12 -15 spears asparagus (woody ends removed)
- 1 teaspoon garlic (minced)
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper (optional)
- 8 slices fresh mozzarella cheese (or provolone)
- 2 -3 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed )
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic (minced )
Steps
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PREHEAT OVEN TO 400°F (200°C).
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In a medium bowl, combine dried herbs, garlic powder, onion salt, paprika, a good pinch of salt, and cracked black pepper. Set aside.
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Place each chicken breast on a flat surface. With your hand supporting each piece, cut a slit or pocket about 3/4 quarter of the way through, being careful not to cut all the way through.
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Pat chicken dry with a paper towel. Season chicken all over and inside the pockets with the seasoning mix. Rub with 2 teaspoons of the olive oil to evenly coat.
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In the same bowl the seasoning was in, toss asparagus with 2 teaspoons of the olive oil, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes if using.
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Stuff each chicken breast with 3-4 asparagus spears and 2 slices of mozzarella cheese.
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Seal chicken breasts with two or three toothpicks near the opening to seal.
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Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in an oven-proof skillet or nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until golden on each side, about 3-4 minutes per side.
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For the sauce, add lemon juice, butter, and minced garlic to the pan around the chicken.
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Cover and bake for 12-15 minutes.
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Uncover and bake for an additional 5 minutes until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reads 155˚F (70˚C) if using a meat thermometer.)
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SUGGESTION: Serve with lemon butter pan juices.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (13% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| boneless skinless chicken breasts | 2 pounds | - | - |
| dried oregano | 0.75 teaspoon | - | - |
| dried basil | 0.75 teaspoon | - | - |
| garlic powder | 0.5 teaspoon | Rp 8.000/100g | Rp 200 |
| onion salt | 0.5 teaspoon | - | - |
| paprika | 0.5 teaspoon | Rp 40.000/kg | Rp 100 |
| pinch salt | 1 | - | - |
| pinch cracked pepper | 1 | - | - |
| olive oil | 2 tablespoons | - | - |
| -15 spears asparagus | 12 | - | - |
| garlic | 1 teaspoon | - | - |
| red pepper | 0.125 teaspoon | - | - |
| fresh mozzarella cheese | 8 slices | - | - |
| -3 tablespoons lemon juice | 2 | - | - |
| butter | 2 tablespoons | - | - |
| garlic | 1 teaspoon | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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