Monday, December 16, 2024

Provolone and Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Provolone and Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breasts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 



One of my favorite recipes when I want something simple and delicious.  Easy to make and so impressive when entertaining dinner guests.  I just love how the cheese oozes out when you slice into this tender, juicy chicken.  YUM!

Provolone and Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breasts

4 large chicken breasts

1 tablespoon lemon zest

salt and pepper

9 to 12 asparagus stalks, trimmed short to fit

4-6 slices provolone cheese

1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning 

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon paprika

1 tablespoon olive oil

     Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Cut the chicken breast in half, length-wise, leaving it intact on one side (creating a pocket to stuff). 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

Season the inside of the chicken breast with salt and pepper and a pinch of lemon zest. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lay the provolone cheese and 3 to 4 stalks of asparagus in the center of each chicken breast and fold over, enclosing the filling. Use toothpicks to secure.


 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Season the outside of the chicken breast with salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil, swirling around to coat the bottom of the skillet. Cook the chicken top side down, for 3 to 5 minutes, until the chicken easily releases from the pan and is golden brown on top. Flip the chicken over and cook an additional 3 to 5 minutes to sear the bottom side.  Remove from skillet and place on a paper towel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Line a rimmed baking dish with foil and spray with cooking spray.  Add the chicken and cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 155 degrees.

  









 

 

 

 

 

 

Remove chicken from the oven and let sit, covered, for about 5 minutes. The temperature of the chicken should rise to meet 160 degrees and will be super tender and juicy! Enjoy!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tender, juicy, cheesy, oh my.






 

 


 

 

 


 


So good.  Want a bite?

  

 

 

 

 

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