Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breast
4 people
00h 20
00h 30
Indulge in a savoury delight with this Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breast recipe. Tender chicken breast filled with fresh asparagus, wrapped in crispy bacon for the perfect balance of flavours. A simple, yet delicious dish for any occasion
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Ingredients and Method
Ingredients
- 4 ButcherBox.ca Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
- 1 pkg ButcherBox.ca Bacon
- 1 TBSP unsalted butter
- 1 small onion small dice
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup asparagus ¹⁄8” slices
- 1 Tbsp basil chiffonade
- 2 Tbsp white wine
- 1/2 cup goat cheese
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
Method
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Mix goat cheese and ricotta together in a bowl, and set aside.
- Preheat sauté pan, and melt butter. Once butter is hot, add onions and garlic, sauté for 3 minutes. Add asparagus and sauté for 2 minutes. Deglaze pan with white wine, stirring constantly for 1 minute, then add basil and sauté for 1 minutes. Remove from heat, and let cool for 5 minutes. Mix with cheese mixture.
- Slice chicken breast lengthwise on the side, inserting the knife about ¾ of the way to create a pocket.
- Lightly season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Evenly divide cheese/asparagus mixture and stuff into the pocket.
- Wrap chicken breast with 1-2 slices of bacon. Place on baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, or until meat thermometer inserted into thickest part reads 165°F.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with roasted marble potatoes and enjoy!
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