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Fontina & Turkey Slices Stuffed Chicken with Spring Vegetables

Fontina & Prosciutto Stuffed Chicken with Spring Vegetables
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Indulge in the delightful experience of Fontina & turkey slices Stuffed Chicken with Spring Vegetables—a comforting dish that transforms ordinary weeknight meals into extraordinary culinary moments. This recipe features tender chicken breasts filled with creamy fontina cheese and savory turkey slices, all complemented by vibrant spring vegetables like asparagus and peas. The dish is not only visually stunning but also bursting with flavor, making it perfect for cozy dinners or impressive gatherings. With easy-to-follow instructions and wholesome ingredients, you’ll create a meal that brings warmth to your table and joy to your heart.

Ingredients

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  • 0.5 cup shredded fontina cheese
  • 0.25 cup chopped turkey slices
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound total)
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 0.5 cup peas
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground pepper, divided
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch, divided
  • 0.25 cup half-and-half

Instructions

  1. Preheat your skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
  2. In a small bowl, combine fontina cheese, turkey slices, and tarragon.
  3. Cut slits into each chicken breast to create pockets; fill them with the cheese mixture.
  4. Season the outside of the chicken with salt and pepper before dusting with cornstarch.
  5. Sear chicken in the skillet until golden brown on both sides (about 3 minutes per side).
  6. Pour in chicken broth, cover, and simmer for about 12 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  7. In the same skillet, add asparagus, peas, and scallions; sauté for about 4 minutes until tender-crisp.
  8. For the sauce, whisk together half-and-half and cornstarch; stir into vegetable mixture until thickened.
  9. Slice stuffed chicken breasts and serve over sautéed vegetables, drizzled with sauce.

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