Description
A delicious chicken dish stuffed with fresh asparagus and creamy mozzarella cheese, perfect for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix the asparagus, mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Cut a pocket in each chicken breast and stuff with the asparagus and mozzarella mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the stuffed chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken breasts for a few hours before stuffing.
- Serve with a side salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 120mg