Dinner for 4

Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breast

Name: Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breast
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts; 1 tbsp lemon zest; salt and pepper; 12 stalks asparagus; 4 slices mozzarella cheese; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

$9.87for 450 minServes 4

Chicken breasts hold asparagus, mozzarella, lemon zest, and spices while baking until the centers reach a safe temperature.

Photo: primaverakitchen.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Chicken breast, 2 lb$3.49/lb typical	2 lb	$6.98Typical price
	Lemons and limes, 0.25$0.60 each typical	0.25	$0.10Typical price
	Asparagus, 0.45 lb$3.49/lb typical	0.45 lb	$1.57Typical price
	Mozzarella, 3 oz$0.30/oz typical	3 oz	$0.90Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$9.87

Swaps

Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap mozzarella for cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price

Pantry staples you likely have

Salt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil

Not included in the cost.

50 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$$typical cost tier

American Gluten-free Low-carb High-protein Budget Family Dinners Spring

Typical price

$2.47 per serving$9.87 for 4

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Ingredients

4 chicken breasts
1 tbsp lemon zest
salt and pepper
12 stalks asparagus
4 slices mozzarella cheese
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Steps

Heat the oven to 400 F and trim the asparagus stalks.
Cut a pocket into the side of each chicken breast without slicing through it.
Season the chicken with lemon zest, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
Fill each pocket with asparagus and mozzarella, then secure the openings with toothpicks if needed.
Place the chicken in a greased 9-by-13-inch baking dish and brush it with olive oil.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the thickest part reaches 165 F.

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