Asparagus stuffed chicken is a delicious and elegant dish that features tender chicken breasts stuffed with asparagus spears and cheese. This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a fancy dinner at home.
To make asparagus stuffed chicken, start by pounding chicken breasts until they are thin and even. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and any other seasonings you like. Place a few spears of blanched asparagus and a slice of cheese, such as Swiss or provolone, on each chicken breast.
Roll up the chicken breasts, enclosing the asparagus and cheese, and secure them with toothpicks or kitchen twine. Place the stuffed chicken breasts in a baking dish and brush them with olive oil or melted butter.
Bake the stuffed chicken breasts in a preheated oven until they are cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 25-30 minutes. You can also grill or pan-sear the stuffed chicken breasts if you prefer.
Once the chicken is cooked, remove the toothpicks or twine and slice the stuffed chicken breasts crosswise into medallions. Serve the asparagus stuffed chicken hot, garnished with chopped fresh herbs or a squeeze of lemon juice.
Asparagus stuffed chicken is a delicious and impressive dish that is sure to impress your guests. The combination of tender chicken, flavorful asparagus, and melted cheese is simply irresistible. Enjoy!
INGREDIENTS:
- 4 Skinless boneless chicken breasts about 1 1/2 lb.
- 1 Tsp Italian seasoning mix
- 1 Tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 Tsp Smoked Paprika
- Sea salt and pepper
- 12 Asparagus stalks end trimmed
- 1 oz Sun-dried Tomatoes chopped
- 4 slices Mozzarella Cheese
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
INSTRUCTION:
-Preheat your oven to 400 F.
-Place the chicken on a clean chopping board and sprinkle with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
-Start cutting each one lengthwise to create the pockets. Be careful not to cut all the way through.
-Add 3 sprigs of asparagus and a couple of pieces of sun-dried tomatoes to a mozzarella slice, then roll it to hold them inside. Stuff the chicken breasts with it.
-Close the pocket with a toothpick. Heat oil in a large and cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
-Add in the chicken and sear it until nicely golden brown, about 3-5 minutes per side.
-Bake the chicken for 15-20 minutes, or until it is cooked through and no longer pink in the inside. Enjoy!