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Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Parmesan topped with marinara sauce and prepared in a cast iron pan.
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Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Parmesan (Keto, Gluten Free, 30 Min)

Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Parmesan is a easy, healthy dinner recipe that combines two of our favorites. Topped with marinara sauce and stuffed with cream cheese and asparagus, it's keto friendly, low carb, gluten free and ready in 30 minutes.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free, Halal
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 3 Portions
Calories 572kcal
Author Richa

Equipment

  • Oven

Ingredients

  • 3 Chicken Breasts
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic paste
  • 12 Stalks Asparagus stalks removed
  • ½ cup Cream Cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Butter
  • 1 teaspoon Olive Oil
  • ¾ cup Marinara Sauce
  • 1 cup Mozzarella shredded
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

  • To start prepping the chicken, butterfly the chicken (or slice it in half without slicing it all the way through. The chicken breast should open out like a butterfly with one end still intact in the middle). Remove the hardy stalks of the asparagus and set aside.
  • Rub salt, pepper and garlic paste all over the chicken breasts (inside and outside). Divide cream cheese between the chicken breasts and spread it on the inside. Place four stalks of asparagus and then fold one side of the breast over the other, tucking it in place with a toothpick to make sure it doesn't come open.
  • Preheat the oven, and set it to broiler. Add butter and olive oil to a hot skillet and place the chicken breasts in it. Cook the breasts on each side for 6-7 minutes (total time will be 14-15 minutes depending on the size of the breast) till the chicken is almost cooked through.
  • Top each breast with ¼ cup marinara sauce, and divide the shredded mozzarella on top. Place in the oven and broil for 5 minutes till the cheese melts.

Notes

  1. Cooking times may vary slightly depending on the size of the chicken breast
  2. Knowing when the chicken is cooked: The internal temperature of cooked chicken should read 165F/73C. The most handy way to tell would be using a meat thermometer. If you do not own one, you can cut and check the juices. If the meat is white in colour and the juices run clear that means the chicken is cooked. The meat or the juices should not have a red/pinkish hue. 
  3. It is necessary to butterfly the chicken for this recipe. Use a sharp paring knife, this will help you achieve the cut easier.
  4. While pan frying it, use a a spoon to collect the pan juices and pour it back over the chicken. Continue basting it this way. This will keep the chicken more moist and juicy. 

Nutrition

Calories: 572kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 62g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 216mg | Sodium: 940mg | Potassium: 1249mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1577IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 267mg | Iron: 3mg