Here’s a flavorful and healthy recipe for Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breast — juicy chicken breasts filled with tender asparagus, melty cheese, and savory seasonings. It’s easy enough for weeknights but elegant enough for guests!
🥩 Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breast
🍽️ Serves: 4
⏱️ Prep Time: 15 min | Cook Time: 25–30 min
🧂 Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 asparagus spears, trimmed
- 4 slices mozzarella or provolone cheese (or use shredded cheese)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- Toothpicks or kitchen twine, for securing
🧄 Optional Flavor Boosters:
- Sliced sun-dried tomatoes or roasted red peppers inside
- Fresh basil or spinach for a herbaceous twist
- Grated Parmesan sprinkled on top before baking
👩🍳 Instructions:
- Preheat Oven
Preheat to 375°F (190°C). - Prepare Chicken Breasts
- Pat dry the chicken.
- Cut a pocket in each breast by slicing lengthwise (don’t cut all the way through).
- Season inside and out with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Stuff the Chicken
- Lay 3 asparagus spears and 1 slice of cheese inside each breast.
- Fold over and secure with toothpicks.
- Sear (Optional but flavorful)
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the chicken for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Bake
- Transfer seared chicken to a baking dish (or leave in an oven-safe skillet).
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Serve
- Let rest for 5 minutes.
- Slice and serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or a light salad.
🍋 Serving Ideas:
- Drizzle with lemon butter sauce or balsamic glaze
- Serve over cauliflower rice or quinoa for a low-carb meal
Would you like a creamy sauce version or a grilled version of this recipe?