Description
Juicy Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breast filled with creamy cheese and fresh asparagus, baked until golden and tender. This easy dinner recipe delivers rich flavor with simple ingredients and minimal prep.
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
12 fresh asparagus spears trimmed
4 oz cream cheese softened
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon Italian herbs
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
1. Slice each chicken breast horizontally to create a pocket without cutting all the way through then season with salt pepper and paprika
2. Mix cream cheese garlic Italian herbs and half of the mozzarella in a bowl until smooth
3. Fill each chicken breast with the mixture then place three asparagus spears inside and close the chicken
4. Place chicken in a baking dish drizzle with olive oil and top with remaining mozzarella
5. Bake at 375°F for 25 to 30 minutes until fully cooked and golden on top
Notes
Do not overstuff the chicken to prevent filling from leaking
Use evenly sized chicken breasts for even cooking
Let the chicken rest before slicing to keep juices inside
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breast, Cheesy Asparagus Stuffed Chicken, Garlic Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breast