Serves3 PEOPLE
This fast, easy, and delicious Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breast recipe is a perfect meal for your weeknight dinner!
INGREDIENTS
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- salt and pepper
- 12 asparagus stalks — trimmed
- 3 slices mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon epicure SPG seasoning
- 1 packet epicure Alfredo sauce mix
- 1 ½ c almond milk
- dash salt & pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 425ºF.
- Cut the chicken breasts in half, lengthwise. Create a pocket in each chicken breast, but do not cut all the way through.
- Season the inside of the chicken breasts with lemon zest, epicure spg seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken on your work surface, lay the mozzarella cheese and 4 asparagus pieces inside each chicken breast, and fold over, enclosing the filling.
- Then, season the outside of the chicken breasts with this spg spice blend.
- Heat a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil.
- Sear the chicken for 3-5 minutes per side, until it is golden brown.
- While chicken cooks mix epicure alfredo sauce mix with almond milk mix thoroughly.
- Pour Alfredo Sauce over chicken breasts cover and let simmer
- Simmer on low heat for 20 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165ºF.
Serve with Cauliflower Asparagus Mushroom Risotto
