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Cheesy Asparagus Stuffed Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Pesto

Cheesy Asparagus Stuffed Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomatoes Pesto Delight

This Cheesy Asparagus Stuffed Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Pesto is a delicious, quick dinner option bursting with flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
For the Stuffing
  • 1 cup Asparagus Trimmed
  • 1 cup Fresh Mozzarella Low-moisture
  • 1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes in Oil Julienned
For the Pesto
  • 1 cup Fresh Basil Or parsley
  • 2 cups Fresh Spinach
  • 1/2 cup Olive Oil
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly shredded
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 cup Pine Nuts
Seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly cracked

Equipment

  • oven
  • Baking Dish
  • Skillet
  • Food Processor

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. In a food processor, blend basil, spinach, olive oil, parmesan, pine nuts, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  3. Cut a slit in each chicken breast, season with paprika, salt, and pepper.
  4. Sear the chicken breasts in a skillet over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
  5. Place seared chicken in the baking dish and stuff with sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella, and asparagus.
  6. Bake for 20-22 minutes until chicken is cooked through and cheese is melted.
  7. Remove from oven and top with homemade pesto before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 36gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Always ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for safe consumption. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.

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