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Margherita Asparagus Stuffed Chicken
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Margherita Asparagus Stuffed Chicken {Low-Carb}

This Margherita Asparagus Stuffed Chicken is a delicious low-carb dinner you can make on the BBQ or in the oven with goat cheese and spinach!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Chicken, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 232kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 6 asparagus spears
  • 1 cup fire roasted tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup goat cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped spinach
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, for garnish
  • chili flakes, for garnish
  • Side dish ideas: roasted baby potatoes, sweet potato fries, corn on the cob, arugula salad

Instructions

  • Preheat BBQ or oven to 425 F. Make a deep cut in the middle of chicken.
  • Season with a mix of paprika, garlic powder and salt, rubbing chicken well all over. Add two asparagus spears to each breast, then top with about 1/4 cup of fire roasted tomatoes, 2 tbsp of goat cheese and 2 tbsp fresh chopped spinach.
  • Fold each chicken breast over, tying with a string to hold together if desired. Place on BBQ or in oven and cook for 15-20 minutes until chicken is fully cooked (should register 165 F if using a meat thermometre to measure doneness).
  • Remove from grill and garnish with basil and red chili flakes. Serve with your choice of side and enjoy!

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Notes

You can try substituting chicken thighs for chicken breasts, but it will increase the calorie count.
Tie the stuffed chicken breasts together with some string so they don’t fall apart while grilling.
You can cook the chicken on the grill or in the oven.
If grilling on the BBQ, flip your chicken halfway through for even cooking
Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days then reheat in the microwave.
Freeze the stuffed chicken raw or cooked, then defrost in the fridge overnight before cooking or reheating.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 232kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 919mg | Potassium: 511mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1335IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 2mg