Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Asparagus and Parmesan Rice

Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Asparagus and Parmesan Rice
Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Asparagus and Parmesan Rice might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe covers 30% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. One portion of this dish contains roughly 43g of protein, 22g of fat, and a total of 558 calories. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 1 hour. If you have chicken breast halves, cheddar cheese, olive oil, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it.

Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of heavy plastic (resealable freezer bags work well) on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound the chicken with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a thickness of 1/4 inch.
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3
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir the asparagus, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper just until the asparagus is bright green and beginning to become tender, about 5 minutes.
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4
Remove from heat.
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Lay each chicken breast out onto a work surface, and place a slice of ham on the flattened breast.
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6
Place 1/4 of the asparagus mixture over the ham, and top with 1/4 of the Cheddar cheese.
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Roll the chicken breast around the filling and secure with toothpicks or tie with cotton kitchen string; place the stuffed breasts into a 9x13-inch baking dish, seam sides down. Top each breast with about 1/2 tablespoon of butter.
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Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear, 30 to 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a stuffed breast should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Baste the stuffed chicken breasts occasionally with pan juices while baking.
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9
While chicken is baking, bring chicken broth and 1 tablespoon of butter to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in rice and tomatoes, reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook the rice until tender and the broth has been absorbed, about 20 minutes.
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Remove from heat, and let rice stand covered for about 5 minutes; stir in Parmesan cheese.
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Serve stuffed chicken breasts on the cooked rice.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h
Servings4
Health Score26
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