Description
Follow these steps to make tender chicken breasts filled with a savory mixture of asparagus and cheese, baked until golden.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and chopped
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a small skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped asparagus and minced garlic. Cook until the asparagus is tender-crisp, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Mix well.
- Stir the cooked asparagus and garlic mixture into the cheese mixture. Season with salt and pepper.
- Take each chicken breast and carefully cut a deep pocket into the thickest side, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- Spoon the cheese and asparagus filling evenly into the pockets of the four chicken breasts. Secure the opening with toothpicks if necessary.
- Place the stuffed chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish. Season the outside of the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit and the juices run clear.
- Remove the toothpicks before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can sear the stuffed chicken breasts in an oven-safe skillet for 2 minutes per side before baking.
- If you prefer a crispier top, sprinkle a little extra Parmesan cheese over the chicken before the last 5 minutes of baking.
- Use fresh, thin asparagus for the best texture in the stuffing.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 130