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Asparagus, ricotta and basil-stuffed chicken

  • Hands-on time: 20 mins
  • Time to make: 30 mins
  • Serving: 4 people
Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch asparagus, sliced
    • ⅔ cup (160g) extra-light ricotta cheese
    • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
    • 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
    • 1 lemon, 1 teaspoon zest
    • 4 x 150g skinless chicken breast fillets
    • spray oil
    • 3 tomatoes, diced
    • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
    • 2 bunches spinach, trimmed
    • 4 corn cobs, boiled
  • Always check food labels for allergens or trace warnings before buying your ingredients.
    Ingredients

    Instructions

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    1 Preheat oven to 180°C. Place asparagus in a small heatproof bowl. Just cover with boiling water, stand for 1 minute then drain well.

    2 Place ricotta, basil, onions, lemon zest and half the asparagus in a bowl and stir until well combined. Season with ground black pepper. Cut a deep, horizontal pocket in the side of each chicken breast being careful not to cut all the way through. Stuff each breast with one-quarter of the ricotta mixture and secure with a toothpick.

    3 Spray a large frying pan with oil and place over a high heat. Add chicken and cook for 2 minutes each side until golden. Transfer chicken to a baking paper lined baking tray and bake for 10–12 minutes or until cooked through.

    4 Meanwhile, combine tomatoes, the remaining asparagus and chives in a bowl. Set aside.

    5 Return frying pan to a high heat and spray with a little more oil. Add spinach, tossing until just wilted (for about 2 minutes).

    6 Top chicken with tomato mixture and serve with spinach and corn cobs.

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