Asparagus stuffed chicken recipe—juicy chicken breasts filled with asparagus, cheese, and seasoning, then baked or pan-seared.
🥘 Asparagus Stuffed Chicken (Oven-Baked)
🧂 Ingredients (2–4 servings)
- 2 large chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 8–12 asparagus spears (trimmed)
- 4–6 slices mozzarella or cheddar cheese (or shredded)
- 2 tbsp cream cheese (optional, for extra creaminess)
- 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Toothpicks or kitchen twine
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prep the chicken
- Slice each chicken breast horizontally (like a pocket), but don’t cut all the way through.
- Lightly pound if needed so it opens evenly.
2. Season
- Mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Rub seasoning all over the chicken inside and out.
3. Add filling
- Place 2–3 asparagus spears inside each chicken breast.
- Add cheese (and cream cheese if using).
- Close the chicken and secure with toothpicks.
4. Cook
Oven method (best):
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F)
- Place chicken in a greased baking dish
- Drizzle olive oil on top
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until chicken is fully cooked (internal temp ~75°C / 165°F)
Optional crisp finish:
- Broil for 2–3 minutes at the end for golden top
🍽️ Serving ideas
- Mashed potatoes or garlic rice
- Roasted vegetables
- Light salad with lemon dressing
🔥 Tips for best results
- Don’t overstuff or it may leak while cooking
- Wrap bacon around the chicken for extra flavor (optional upgrade)
- Let it rest 5 minutes before slicing so juices stay inside
If you want, I can also give you a pan-fried version, a low-carb keto version, or a restaurant-style creamy sauce to go with it.
