Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breast – Juicy, Cheesy & Oven-Baked

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Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breast – Juicy, Cheesy & Oven-Baked

If you’re looking for a dinner that’s easy, elegant, and packed with flavor, this Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breast is a must-try. Juicy chicken breasts are perfectly seasoned, then stuffed with crisp-tender asparagus and melty cheese. They're seared to lock in flavor and baked until golden brown. The asparagus stays perfectly tender, and the cheese turns irresistibly gooey—comfort food meets weeknight simplicity!

Prep Time15

Cook Time35

Total Time50

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Asparagus and Chicken Recipe, Stuffed Chicken Recipe

Servings: people

Author: Olivia Ribas

Ingredients

4 large free-range organic chicken breasts
1 tablespoon lemon zest
salt and pepper
12 asparagus stalks trimmed
4 slices mozzarella cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 425ºF. Place the chicken on your work surface. Cut the chicken breasts in half, lengthwise. Create a pocket in each chicken breast, but do not cut all the way through. Season the inside of the chicken breasts with lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
Lay the mozzarella cheese and 3 asparagus pieces inside each chicken breast, and fold over, enclosing the filling.
In a small bowl, mix together the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Then, season the outside of the chicken breasts with this spice mixture.
Heat a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil. Sear the chicken for 3-5 minutes per side, until it is golden brown.
Place the chicken in the oven. Bake for 20 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165ºF.

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Notes

Make sure to remove the woody ends of the asparagus as they'll be tough and difficult to eat.
Not a fan of mozzarella? Try using cheddar cheese.
Try to buy chicken uniform in size so they cook evenly.

How to Store:

To Store: I like to allow leftovers to cool and place them in an airtight container, then refrigerate up to 4 days.

To Freeze: This recipe is also freezer friendly! I like to transfer leftovers to a freezer bag or freezer-safe container and store frozen for up to 3 months.

To Reheat: Thaw in the fridge overnight (if reheating from frozen). I typically use the microwave for leftovers, or you can warm it on the stovetop.

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