Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe
This delightful recipe for Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breast features tender chicken breasts filled with asparagus and gooey cheese, all seasoned to perfection and baked to golden perfection. A savory and elegant dish perfect for a special dinner or any day you want to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 asparagus spears (trimmed)
- 4 slices mozzarella or provolone cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional:
- toothpicks or kitchen twine
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Pound chicken breasts to 1/2-inch thickness and season with garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Fill and Roll: Place asparagus and cheese on each breast, roll up, and secure.
- Sear and Bake: Sear in skillet, then bake in the oven until cooked through.
- Serve: Remove toothpicks or twine before serving.
Notes
- You can add a smear of Dijon mustard or a sprinkle of grated Parmesan for extra flavor.
- Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or a light salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
