Here’s a delicious recipe for Asparagus-Stuffed Chicken — tender chicken breasts filled with fresh asparagus and cheese, baked to golden perfection. Perfect for an elegant weeknight dinner or special occasion!
🥬 Asparagus-Stuffed Chicken
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8–12 asparagus spears, trimmed (about 2–3 per breast)
- 4 oz cream cheese or goat cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar (optional for extra melty filling)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Optional garnish: fresh parsley or lemon wedges
Instructions
1. Preheat
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a baking dish or line with parchment paper.
2. Prepare the chicken
- Butterfly each chicken breast: slice horizontally through the middle, creating a pocket (don’t cut all the way through).
- Season inside and out with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
3. Stuff the chicken
- Spread cream cheese inside each pocket.
- Place 2–3 asparagus spears inside.
- Top with shredded mozzarella if using.
- Secure with toothpicks if needed.
4. Sear the chicken (optional but adds color)
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear each stuffed chicken breast 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
5. Bake
- Bake 20–25 minutes, or until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internal temperature and asparagus is tender.
- Remove toothpicks before serving.
6. Serve
- Garnish with fresh parsley or a squeeze of lemon juice.
- Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or a light salad.
⭐ Tips
- Cheese choice: cream cheese keeps it creamy, mozzarella adds meltiness, goat cheese adds tang.
- Asparagus: trim tough ends; thin spears work best.
- Make ahead: assemble stuffed chicken ahead of time and refrigerate; bake when ready.
- Extra flavor: brush chicken with garlic butter before baking for a richer taste.
If you want, I can also give you:
🧀 Asparagus & Cheddar Stuffed Chicken
🌿 Prosciutto & Asparagus Stuffed Chicken
🍋 Lemon Garlic Asparagus Chicken Roll-Ups
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