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Cheesy Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breast

Our Garlic Asparagus Stuffed Chicken recipe in a lemon butter sauce is the most delicious way to get your veggies in. Loved by the whole family! Why? Garlic-smothered asparagus gets stuffed inside juicy chicken breasts with mozzarella cheese, baked in lemon butter, and is ready in no time at all!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 549 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

CHICKEN:
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts about 4 fillets
  • ¾ teaspoon dried oregano or your choice of herbs
  • ¾ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion salt
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 pinch salt to taste
  • 1 pinch cracked pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
STUFFING:
  • 12-15 pears asparagus woody ends removed
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • ⅛ teaspoon red pepper optional
  • 8 lices fresh mozzarella cheese or provolone
LEMON BUTTER SAUCE:
  • 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced

Instructions

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  1. PREHEAT OVEN TO 400°F (200°C).
FOR THE CHICKEN
  1. In a medium bowl, combine dried herbs, garlic powder, onion salt, paprika, a good pinch of salt, and cracked black pepper. Set aside.
  2. Place each chicken breast on a flat surface. With your hand supporting each piece, cut a slit or pocket about ¾ quarter of the way through, being careful not to cut all the way through.
  3. Pat chicken dry with a paper towel. Season chicken all over and inside the pockets with the seasoning mix. Rub with 2 teaspoons of the olive oil to evenly coat.
FOR THE STUFFING
  1. In the same bowl the seasoning was in, toss asparagus with 2 teaspoons of the olive oil, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes if using. 

  2. Stuff each chicken breast with 3-4 asparagus spears and 2 slices of mozzarella cheese.
  3. Seal chicken breasts with two or three toothpicks near the opening to seal.
SEAR
  1. Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in an oven-proof skillet or nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until golden on each side, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  2. For the sauce, add lemon juice, butter, and minced garlic to the pan around the chicken.
BAKE
  1. Cover and bake for 12-15 minutes.
  2. Uncover and bake for an additional 5 minutes until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reads 155˚F (70˚C) if using a meat thermometer.)
  3. SUGGESTION: Serve with lemon butter pan juices.

Notes

  • Tips: Cooked asparagus-stuffed chicken breasts can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container.

Nutrition Information

Calories 549kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 61g (122%) Fat 31g (48%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 12g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 205mg (68%) Sodium 966mg (40%) Potassium 925mg (26%) Fiber 0.5g (2%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 799IU (16%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 315mg (32%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 549

% Daily Value*

Calories 549kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 61g 122%
Fat 31g 48%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 12g 60%
Trans Fat 0.3g 15%
Cholesterol 205mg 68%
Sodium 966mg 40%
Potassium 925mg 20%
Fiber 0.5g 2%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 799IU 16%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 315mg 32%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.