Asparagus Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken: A Juicy Weeknight Delight
A delicious and healthy recipe for stuffed chicken that combines asparagus and mozzarella cheese for a delightful weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice a pocket into each chicken breast.
- In a bowl, mix the asparagus and mozzarella.
- Stuff the chicken breasts with the mixture.
- Rub olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper over the chicken.
- Place in a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
Notes
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Asparagus Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken, stuffed chicken, weeknight dinner, healthy recipe