Healthy Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breasts

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This content originally appeared on Low Carb Yum. Republished with permission.

Love asparagus? You’ll want to give this easy stuffed chicken breast recipe a try. It’s a simple recipe for busy people or those just getting started on a low-carb diet.

Stuffed chicken may sound complicated, but it isn’t. It’s just a flattened piece of meat wrapped around a filling. To make this recipe, I just wrap seasoned chicken breasts around a few spears of asparagus. Then, I just bake it with homemade vinegar and oil dressing. That’s it!

asparagus stuffed chicken

Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breasts

A healthy asparagus stuffed chicken breast recipe baked in olive oil and balsamic vinegar. This easy dish makes a wonderful keto meal.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 384 kcal per serving

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken breasts skinless and boneless (4 breasts)
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar balsamic or red wine
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 12 spears asparagus

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.

  2. In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, and salt. Set aside.

  3. Pound each chicken breast with a mallet to about 1/4 inch thickness.

  4. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste.

  5. 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.

  6. Bake at 375°F for 25-30 minutes until chicken is fully cooked. Remove toothpicks prior to serving.

Recipe 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 Facts

Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Amount Per Serving

Calories 384 Calories from Fat 171

% Daily Value*

Fat 19g29%

Saturated Fat 3g19%

Cholesterol 145mg48%

Sodium 409mg18%

Potassium 848mg24%

Carbohydrates 1g0%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 48g96%

Vitamin A 140IU3%

Vitamin C 5mg6%

Calcium 19mg2%

Iron 1.2mg7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Please note that the nutritional information may vary depending on the specific brands of products used. We encourage everyone to check specific product labels in calculating the exact nutritional information.

Healthy Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breasts Recipe

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