Asparagus & Cheese Stuffed Chicken (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main
01 -
3 large chicken breasts
02 -
3 slices provolone cheese
03 -
9-12 asparagus stalks, trimmed
→ Seasonings
04 -
1 tablespoon lemon zest
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon paprika
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Salt and pepper
→ Cooking
08 -
1 tablespoon olive oil
# Instructions:
01 -
Preheat oven to 425°F.
02 -
Cut chicken breast in half lengthwise, leaving intact on one side to create a pocket. Season inside with salt, pepper and lemon zest. Add provolone cheese and 3-4 asparagus stalks in center, then fold over.
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Season outside with salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika.
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Heat olive oil in large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken top-side down 3-5 minutes until golden. Flip and cook another 3-5 minutes.
05 -
Cover skillet with foil and bake 15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 155°F.
06 -
Let rest covered 5 minutes until temperature reaches 160°F.
# Notes:
01 -
Can transfer to baking dish if skillet isn't oven-safe