Asparagus Cheese Chicken (Print Version)
Chicken breasts packed with gooey mozzarella and crisp asparagus. Tasty, easy, and low in carbs.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Components
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12 asparagus stalks, trim off the ends
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4 slices of mozzarella cheese
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4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
→ Seasonings
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½ teaspoon oregano
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½ teaspoon thyme, dried
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½ teaspoon paprika
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon salt
→ Additional
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2 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
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Squeeze of lemon juice, if you like
# Steps:
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Pop the whole skillet into your oven and let it cook for 15 minutes, or until the chicken sits at 165°F inside.
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Get the oil warm in a skillet on medium-high, then brown both sides of the chicken for 4 to 5 minutes each.
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Pack asparagus and mozzarella right inside each chicken pocket and hold it together with toothpicks.
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Sprinkle salt, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, and paprika all over the chicken.
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Turn on the oven to 400°F. Slice each chicken breast almost all the way through to make a pocket.
# Helpful Notes:
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Any cheese that melts well will work
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Super friendly for keto or low-carb folks