Irresistibly Delicious Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breasts
A family favorite dish that features tender chicken breasts stuffed with creamy Provolone cheese, fresh asparagus, and aromatic basil, all topped with a zesty lemon finish.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 4 slices Provolone cheese
- 4 large basil leaves
- Juice and zest of 1/2 lemon
- 12 trimmed asparagus spears
- Salt & pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Set your grill to medium-high heat (around 375°F).
- Pound the Chicken: Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness of about ½ inch.
- Layer the Cheese: Place a slice of Provolone cheese in the center of each chicken breast.
- Basil and Asparagus: Position one basil leaf atop the cheese, then add three asparagus spears aligned lengthwise.
- Roll ’em Up: Roll each chicken breast around the stuffing, securing it with a toothpick.
- Season and Oil: Brush with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Lemon Love: Squeeze lemon juice over each roll and sprinkle with lemon zest.
- Grill Time: Grill for 15 minutes, turning every 5 minutes until done.
- Rest and Serve: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Optional Sour Cream Sauce: Mix sour cream with garlic powder, lemon juice, and salt for a dip.
Notes
This dish can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated until grilling. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen for 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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