This elegant yet easy recipe results in a juicy, flavorful chicken breast with a beautiful, tender asparagus center. It’s perfect for a weeknight dinner that feels special enough for company.
Ingredients
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4 large, boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon paprika
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4 slices provolone, mozzarella, or Swiss cheese (optional)
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12 asparagus spears, ends trimmed (about 1 small bundle)
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2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Pan (optional but recommended):
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1/2 cup chicken broth or dry white wine
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2 tablespoons butter
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Instructions:
This elegant yet easy recipe results in a juicy, flavorful chicken breast with a beautiful, tender asparagus center. It’s perfect for a weeknight dinner that feels special enough for company.
Ingredients
-
4 large, boneless, skinless chicken breasts
-
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
-
1 teaspoon garlic powder
-
1 teaspoon paprika
-
4 slices provolone, mozzarella, or Swiss cheese (optional)
-
12 asparagus spears, ends trimmed (about 1 small bundle)
-
2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Pan (optional but recommended):
-
1/2 cup chicken broth or dry white wine
-
2 tablespoons butter
-
1 clove garlic, minced
-
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Instructions: