Description
This delicious recipe features juicy stuffed chicken breasts filled with your favorite ingredients, paired perfectly with garlic butter asparagus for a wholesome meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pound asparagus, trimmed
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the cream cheese, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Make a pocket in each chicken breast by slicing it horizontally, without cutting all the way through.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the cream cheese mixture and secure with toothpicks if necessary.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the stuffed chicken breasts and sear for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
- While the chicken is baking, melt butter in a separate pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the asparagus to the pan, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat in the garlic butter. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Drizzle lemon juice over the asparagus before serving.
- Serve the stuffed chicken breasts with the garlic butter asparagus on the side.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the stuffing with any additional ingredients you like, such as herbs or different cheeses.
- Ensure the chicken is fully cooked by checking that the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Leftover stuffed chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast with asparagus
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2
- Fat: 30
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 35
Keywords: stuffed chicken breast, garlic butter asparagus, juicy chicken recipe, easy chicken recipe, healthy dinner