Baked Parmesan Chicken with Fresh Asparagus
This low Carb, gluten-free and keto Baked Parmesan Chicken stuffed with fresh asparagus and gooey mozzarella cheese is one of our favourite go to dinner ideas. This 30-minute meal from Garden in the Kitchen comes together easily and is a great source of lean protein!
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What you will need:
Instructions: Pre-heat oven to 425F degrees Wash and trim each breast, dry with a paper towel. Make a pocket-like cut on the side of the chicken (the long way). Do not cut through, all you need is a little opening. Season the breasts on both sides including the inside pocket. While you are quick prepping the chicken, make sure to heat your pan (cast iron is the best) with olive oil. Place two asparagus inside of each breast. Let the asparagus hang of the ends. Stuff the breast with and a handful shredded cheese. You can’t go wrong here, so add more or less depending on your preference. Place stuffed chicken breasts top side down in the heated cast iron and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side. Transfer the pan/cast iron to the pre-heated oven and bake for 20 minutes. Remove chicken from oven. This is a good time to check and see if the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165F). Spoon some marinara sauce on top the chicken and top it with mozzarella cheese. Bake for another 2-3 minutes just enough time to melt the cheese. Remove from oven and serve with fresh parsley and grated cheese. |