Dinner for 4
Asparagus Stuffed Chicken
Seasoned chicken breasts hold asparagus and mozzarella, then bake while a buttery garlic lemon sauce finishes the dish.
$11.50for 4 servings
$2.87 per serving$11.50 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanGluten-freeHigh-proteinFamilyDinnersSpring
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 2 lb | $6.98Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | a little | $0.01Typical price |
| Asparagus$3.49/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $1.77Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.05Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | a little | $0.01Typical price |
| Mozzarella$0.30/oz typical | 6 oz | $1.80Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.05Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $11.50 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperOlive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3/4 tsp dried oregano
- 3/4 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion salt
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 pinch salt (optional)
- 1 pinch cracked pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 13 1/2 spears asparagus
- 1 tsp garlic
- 1/8 tsp red pepper (optional)
- 8 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
- 2 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp garlic
Steps
- Heat the oven to 400 F and mix oregano, basil, garlic powder, onion salt, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Toss the asparagus with garlic, red pepper, and 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Cut a pocket into each chicken breast, fill each with asparagus and mozzarella, and secure the openings with toothpicks.
- Rub the chicken with the seasoning mixture and remaining olive oil, then place it in a baking dish.
- Bake for 25 minutes until the chicken reaches 165 F.
- Melt the butter in a small pan, stir in lemon juice and garlic, and cook for 3 minutes.
- Spoon the lemon garlic butter over the cooked chicken.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Mozzarella for Cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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