Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breasts
An elegant, rich but healthy stuffed chicken breast recipe with asparagus, blue cheese, and walnuts
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time25 mins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: boneless skinless chicken breast, stuffed chicken breast
Servings: 3 people
- 2 oz cream cheese
- ½ cup blue cheese
- 3 chicken breasts
- 9 asparagus stalks
- 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts toasted. for topping
Preheat the oven to 450 F.
Mix together the blue cheese and the cream cheese in a small bowl.
Carefully slice a flap into each chicken breast, being careful not to cut all the way through.
Inside each breast, smear ⅓rd of the cheese mixture, and then place 3 asparagus spears on top. Fold over the top of the sliced chicken breast and secure with toothpicks.
Set a large pan over medium high heat. Add the oil and let it heat up. Place the chicken top side down in the pan and cook for 5 minutes. Flip the chicken in the pan, and immediately place it into the hot oven.
Bake in 450° oven for 15 min. Immediately top with walnuts and serve.