Fontina & turkey slices Stuffed Chicken with Spring Vegetables
Discover the delightful flavors of Fontina & turkey slices Stuffed Chicken with Spring Vegetables, a dish that perfectly encapsulates the essence of springtime dining. This recipe features tender chicken breasts filled with rich fontina cheese and savory turkey slices, complemented by vibrant spring vegetables like asparagus and peas. It’s not just a meal; it’s an experience that brings warmth, joy, and a touch of gourmet flair to your table. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this easy-to-follow recipe results in a comforting yet elegant dish that will impress your family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 0.5 cup shredded fontina cheese
- 0.25 cup chopped turkey slices
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound total)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into pieces
- 0.5 cup peas
- 2 spring onions, sliced
- 0.25 cup half-and-half
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon salt, divided
- 0.25 teaspoon ground pepper, divided
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch, divided
Instructions
- Preheat your skillet over medium heat with olive oil.
- In a bowl, mix fontina cheese, turkey slices, and tarragon until well combined.
- Butterfly each chicken breast and fill with the cheese mixture; seal with toothpicks if needed.
- Season the outside of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Sear the stuffed chicken in the skillet for approximately 6 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Add low-sodium chicken broth to the pan; cover and simmer for about 12 minutes until cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- In the same pan, add asparagus, peas, and spring onions; cook for another 4 minutes until tender.
- Whisk together half-and-half and cornstarch; stir into the vegetable mixture to create a creamy sauce.
- Serve the stuffed chicken alongside vegetables and drizzle sauce on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast with vegetables (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg