Believe it or not, our Asparagus Stuffed Chicken recipe is loved by the whole family! Why? Garlic-smothered asparagus is stuffed inside juicy chicken breasts along with mozzarella cheese, then baked in lemon butter; ready in no time at all!
ASPARAGUS STUFFED CHICKEN RECIPE
Many people are quick to write-off asparagus as bland or boring, but we have made it our mission to prove just how much potential the vegetable has when paired with the right ingredients. Garlic Browned Butter Asparagus and our Crispy Parmesan Asparagus with Garlic Butter have become two of the most popular vegetable dishes on our site and have become perfect examples of how full of flavour asparagus can be when done well! Seasoned with garlic powder, onion powder, herbs, paprika, salt, and pepper, the flavours coming out of this asparagus stuffed chicken will change the way you think about asparagus! The best part is, you will only need a handful of ingredients. If you’re sick of the same old, dried-out chicken breast recipes, add a mouth-watering twist to your weekly menu and stuff them with cheesy garlic roasted asparagus.
HOW TO PREPARE STUFFED CHICKEN
Place each chicken breast on a flat clean work surface. With your hand supporting a breast piece, CAREFULLY cut a slit or pocket starting from the top thick middle part of the breast to the other end. Use the sharp end of your knife to create the pocket, being careful not to cut all the way through as the cheese WILL spill out while cooking.
HOW TO COOK STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST
PREHEAT OVEN at 400°F or 200°C. GRAB YOUR PANS! You can either use an oven-proof pan, OR a regular frying pan to sear them first, then a baking dish for the oven. SLICE a pocket into the side of your chicken breasts as above. Cut each breast lengthwise to create a pocket about ¾ of the way through, being careful not to cut all the way in. SEASON the outside of your chicken and the inside of the pocket. You want to have flavour coming from both the inside and the outside of your chicken breasts. STUFF each chicken breast with 3-4 garlic-smothered asparagus spears and 2-3 mozzarella slices. You could also add in sun-dried tomato strips as shown in the image above OR diced bacon! SEAL with two or three toothpicks near the opening to keep the stuffing inside while cooking. SEAR in a frying pan or oven-proof skillet until beautifully golden brown. ADD in a bit of butter, garlic, and a squeeze of lemon juice. These ingredients make up a delicious sauce that mixes through some incredible-tasting pan juices.
BAKE COVERED OR UNCOVERED?
Stuffed chicken breast cooks faster and retains its juices more effectively when covered. You want to bake them covered first to ensure the chicken holds its moisture, guaranteeing juicy meat. Cooking chicken breasts uncovered the entire time will make for dry chicken breasts. NO GOOD! Then, uncover and bake for the final 3-5 minutes to further brown the edges and dry out some of those pan juices.
HOW LONG TO BAKE STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST
Since you’re searing your stuffed chicken breasts first to lock in those juices, they only need about 15-20 minutes in the oven to finish them off. A good rule of thumb is to check if the juices run clear when pierced with a fork or knife, or if the internal temperature reaches 155˚F (70˚C) if using a meat thermometer.
CAN I FREEZE STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST?
Absolutely! Freeze any cooked stuffed chicken breasts for up to 3 months in an airtight container or freezer bags to prevent freezer burns.
HOW TO SEAL STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST
The best way to prevent your filling from spilling out all over your pan is to secure them with toothpicks. Use 2-3 toothpicks per stuffed chicken breast to seal the opening/edges. Just remember to remove them before serving!
SERVING SUGGESTION
Like our Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Chicken Breast, you can serve this stuffed chicken with an easy tomato salad, cauliflower rice, garlic mushrooms, creamy mashed potatoes or a buttery cauliflower mash if you’re watching your carb intake.
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