Asparagus-Stuffed Chicken Breasts Recipe
This Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breast recipe features tender chicken breasts filled with fresh asparagus, sun-dried tomatoes, and melted mozzarella cheese. Seasoned with Italian herbs, garlic powder, and smoked paprika, then seared and baked to juicy perfection for an elegant and wholesome meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken & Seasonings
- 4 skinless boneless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 lb.)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning mix
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Sea salt and pepper, to taste
Filling
- 12 asparagus stalks, ends trimmed
- 1 ounce sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese
Cooking
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F to prepare for baking the chicken after searing.
- Season Chicken Breasts: Place the chicken breasts on a clean board and evenly sprinkle Italian seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, sea salt, and pepper on each chicken breast.
- Create Pockets: Carefully slice each chicken breast lengthwise to create a pocket, making sure not to cut all the way through.
- Prepare Filling: Trim and wash the asparagus. Arrange three asparagus stalks on each slice of mozzarella cheese, add some chopped sun-dried tomatoes, then roll the cheese to hold the filling inside.
- Stuff Chicken Breasts: Insert the rolled filling into each chicken breast pocket and secure with a toothpick to keep the filling inside.
- Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, then sear the stuffed chicken breasts for 3-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Bake Chicken: Transfer the skillet to the oven (or place chicken in an oven-safe dish) and bake for 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked through and no pink remains inside.
- Serve: Remove toothpicks and serve the asparagus stuffed chicken breast hot and enjoy your flavorful meal.
Notes
- Be careful when slicing the chicken breasts to avoid cutting all the way through.
- You can substitute mozzarella cheese with provolone or Swiss cheese for different flavor profiles.
- Ensure the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F for food safety.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes after baking to retain juices.
- If you don’t have a cast-iron skillet, use any oven-safe skillet or sear on stovetop then transfer to a baking dish.
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