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Sliced asparagus stuffed chicken on plate

Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 384
An easy recipe for chicken breast stuffed with asparagus. It's a healthy dish that's low carb and AIP paleo friendly.
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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken breasts skinless and boneless (4 breasts)
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar balsamic or red wine
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 12 spears asparagus

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, and salt. Set aside.
  • Pound each chicken breast with a mallet to about ¼ inch thickness.
  • Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place 3 asparagus spears in the middle of each flattened chicken breast. Wrap chicken meat around the asparagus and secure with toothpicks. Arrange stuffed chicken in a baking pan then olive oil mixture evenly over the stuffed chicken.
  • Bake at 375°F for 25-30 minutes until chicken is fully cooked. Remove toothpicks prior to serving.

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Notes

A few ways to change up the recipe:
  • Chicken can be topped with cream cheese or provolone cheese before wrapping around asparagus.
  • A low carb "breading" made with seasoned almond flour or crushed pork rinds can be used to coat the chicken.
  • Each piece can be wrapped in bacon slices.
  • Marinara sauce can be used in place of the dressing and then topped with mozzarella cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1stuffed breast | Calories: 384 | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 409mg | Potassium: 848mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 140IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1.2mg

Additional Info

Net Carbs: 0 g | % Carbs: 0 % | % Protein: 52.9 % | % Fat: 47.1 % | SmartPoints: 8
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