ASPARAGUS STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST RECIPE BY TASTY

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Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken breasts, salt, pepper, lemon zest, asparagus, provolone cheese, garlic powder, paprika, olive oil

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon lemon zest
9 asparagus, ends trimmed
3 slices provolone cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425˚F (220˚F).
  • On a cutting board, cut the chicken breasts in half, lengthwise, leaving it intact on one side.
  • Season the inside of the chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Sprinkle the lemon zest on the interior of the chicken. Top with piece of provolone and three stalks of asparagus, then fold the chicken over enclosing the filling.
  • Season the outside of the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  • Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, and add the oil. Add the chicken to the pan, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until golden brown.
  • Flip the chicken over and cook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Cover the skillet with aluminum foil and place in the oven for 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 155˚F (70˚C).
  • Remove the skillet and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
  • Remove the foil, and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 37 grams, Sugar 0 grams

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