Asparagus and Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Asparagus and Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Breasts

by Kaïs Garnier 1 year ago
4.3 (9)
25 minutes
390.4 kcal
13.3 g carbs
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Description

This dish is easy enough for a Tuesday, but looks pretty enough for company. It has a really fresh flavor and goes great with roasted potatoes or rice.

Ingredients
  • 2 large skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 8 asparagus spears, trimmed - divided
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • ¼ cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
Directions
  1. 1. Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
  2. 2. Place each chicken breast between two sheets of heavy plastic (resealable freezer bags work well) on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound the chicken with the smooth side of a meat mallet to an even thickness of about 1/4 inch. Sprinkle each side with salt and pepper.
  3. 3. Place 4 spears of asparagus down the center of a chicken breast, and spread about 1/4 cup of mozzarella cheese over the asparagus. Repeat with the other chicken breast, and roll the chicken around the asparagus and cheese to make a tidy, compact roll. Place the rolls seam sides down in the prepared baking dish, and sprinkle each with about 2 tablespoons of bread crumbs.
  4. 4. Bake in the preheated oven until the juices run clear when pricked with a fork, about 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts
serving: 2 servings
calories: 390.4 kcal
carbohydrates: 13.3 g
protein: 57.4 g
saturated fat: 4.4 g
cholesterol: 147.3 mg
sodium: 581.1 mg
fiber: 1.8 g
sugar: 2 g