Asparagus Stuffed Chicken

As stuffed chicken recipes go, this Asparagus Stuffed Chicken is going to be a favorite! Placing your vegetable side dish inside the main course makes both a little more fun!

This recipe is gluten-free, paleo, keto, and Atkins diet friendly, so it should be a great dinner recipe for most people. Pair this with my Garlic Mashed Potatoes and you’ve got a delicious meal!

Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Recipe

Ingredients:
3 large boneless, skinless chicken breast
1 lb asparagus
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 Tbsp lemon zest
6 slices provolone cheese
4 Tbsp butter

Preheat your oven to 425 degrees and pull out a large cast iron pan.

Cut each chicken breast in half lengthwise and set them aside on a cutting board or plate.

Using a meat mallet or a heavy pan, pound each half flat. I typically use two pieces of wax paper or a resealable bag to keep things contained.

In a small bowl, mix together the garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

Take one flattened chicken breast half and sprinkle each side with seasoning mix. Next, sprinkle with the lemon zest.

Place one slice of provolone cheese in the center of the seasoned chicken breast.

Line three to four asparagus in middle of the cheese.

Roll the chicken up around both the cheese and asparagus. Secure the chicken rolls with a toothpick if needed. Sprinkle each with a little additional seasoning if you have any left.

In a heavy, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, melt your butter. Place each chicken breast in the melted butter and brown evenly on all sides. It should take about 3 to 5 minutes on each side.

Remove your skillet from the stove and place it in the oven.

Bake your asparagus wrapped chicken for 15 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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Yield: 6 portions

Asparagus Stuffed Chicken

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As stuffed chicken recipes go, this Asparagus Stuffed Chicken is going to be a favorite! While it looks really elegant, it's actually fairly easy to make!

Prep Time 25 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 large boneless, skinless chicken breast
• 1 lb asparagus
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 Tbsp lemon zest
• 6 slices provolone cheese
• 4 Tbsp butter

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees and pull out a large cast iron pan.
2. Cut each chicken breast in half lengthwise and set them aside on a cutting board or plate.
3. Using a meat mallet or a heavy pan, pound each half flat. I typically use two pieces of wax paper or a resealable bag to keep chicken from flying around.
4. In a small bowl, mix together the garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
5. Take one flattened chicken breast half and sprinkle each side with seasoning mix. Next, sprinkle with the lemon zest.
6. Place one slice of provolone cheese in the center of the seasoned chicken breast.
7. Line three to four asparagus in middle of the cheese.
8. Roll the chicken up around both the cheese and asparagus. Secure the chicken rolls with a toothpick if needed.
9. Sprinkle each with a little additional seasoning if you have any left.
10. In a heavy, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, melt your butter. Place each chicken breast in the melted butter and brown evenly on all sides. It should take about 3 to 5 minutes on each side.
11. Remove your skillet from the stove and place it in the oven.
12. Bake your asparagus wrapped chicken for 15 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 287Total Fat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 91mgSodium: 556mgCarbohydrates: 5gFiber: 2gSugar: 1gProtein: 28g