Making asparagus-stuffed chicken breast with asparagus is easier than you think!
Chicken breasts are filled with creamy mozzarella, asparagus and coated in delicious honey lime seasoning.
Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breast
Creamy, cheesy, coated in perfect seasonings, and stuffed with asparagus this chicken breast is incredibly JUICY and TENDER!
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Ingredients
- Cheese - use fresh mozzarella (not shredded) to ensure a moist filling. Cheddar, Gouda, and Provolone also work. Alternatively, stronger cheeses such as brie and camembert will work here, too. Regarding the thickness of the slices, well, I think the cheesier, the better! But you have to also consider the size of the chicken pocket because you'll need to close them with toothpicks. You can choose to make it as thin or as thick as you’d like. I’d even add one or two more slices on top of the chicken 10 minutes before the end of the baking time - my family just loves the cheese so much!
- Asparagus - choose regular asparagus and make sure all the pieces (per one chicken breast pocket) are equal in size. Baby asparagus works great here too, just double the number of sprigs to fit in each pocket.
- Chicken - larger and thicker chicken breast.
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How To Make Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breast
Wash and pat dry chicken with a towel and place on a clean chopping board.
Cut each chicken breast lengthwise to create pockets.
Be careful not to cut all the way through. Place chicken breasts in a plastic zip-top bag and set aside.
Honey Lime Chicken Marinade: In a small measuring cup or bowl whisk all the marinade ingredients.
Pour the marinade over the chicken breasts making sure they are coated well in the marinade.
Seal the bag and transfer to the fridge to marinate for at least 2-3 hours, turning the bag every few hours if possible. I usually keep mine overnight.
Preheat oven to 375 F.
Trim the asparagus and drizzle with ½ - 1 tablespoon of olive oil, season with salt and pepper to taste.
Take the chicken breasts out of the bag and set them on an even surface. Open up each pocket in preparation for stuffing.
Stuffed chicken assembly - Lift the top flap of the chicken pocket, arrange 3 sprigs of asparagus and 2-3 slices of mozzarella on top.
Close the chicken with 2-3 toothpicks.
Add a slice of lime on top and set aside.
I like to use mozzarella, cheddar or provolone cheeses here. They melt perfectly.
Melt two tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Once melted add stuffed chicken breasts to the pan and sear until each side has turned golden brown. 3-4 minutes maximum (medium to high heat).
Transfer to a baking sheet, arrange lime slices on top and bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
(Baking time will vary depending on the size of the chicken breast).
Use a kitchen thermometer to test if the deepest part of your chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
Remove the toothpicks and serve immediately, garnished with coriander, more lime slices, and side portions of a Cabbage and Cucumber Salad and a generous portion of Mashed Cauliflower and Potatoes.
Tips For The Best Stuffed Chicken Breast
- Stuffed Chicken breast filling - It requires a bit of trial and error to find the right amount of stuffing. Each chicken breast is different in size and will require more or less filling. You should have enough stuffing to close the pockets with wooden sticks.
- Sear the chicken - Ensure that the pan is properly heated over high or medium-high heat before adding the chicken breast. Cooking chicken breasts can be tricky, so you’ll need to sear them for 3-4 minutes tops, just enough to get that outer part slightly crispy and golden brown. Don’t overcook; if you're not sure, sear it less and simply bake until the internal temperature reaches 165 F.
- Portion sizes - I’d say it is for 3 persons but again depending on the size of the chicken breast (and the side dishes you’re choosing!) you may have some leftovers (hopefully not!).
- Chicken doneness - How long does it take to cook a stuffed chicken? Well, it depends not only on the correct process, oven, temperature but as well as on the chicken thickness. Ideally, you'll want to use a kitchen thermometer closer to the end of baking and insert it in the deepest part of your chicken making sure it registers 165 F.
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Storage and Reheating
Cooked chicken breasts can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Reheat in the microwave or in the oven over low heat until warmed.
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Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breast (With Honey Lime)
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INGREDIENTS
For Stuffed Chicken
- 4 small or 3 large boneless, skinless Chicken breast
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 8 medium sized asparagus, trimmed
- ½ tablespoon olive oil, for coating the asparagus
- lime slices , for garnish
- cilantro, for garnish
- vegetable oil for cooking
- 27-28 oz about 2-3 sliced per breast fresh Mozzarella cheese, sliced
For Honey Lime Chicken Marinade
- 2 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt or more/less to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ½ tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 ½ tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried italian herbs
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
INSTRUCTIONS
- Wash and pat dry chicken with a towel and place on a clean chopping board.
- Cut each chicken breast lengthwise to create pockets. Be careful not to cut all the way through. Place chicken breasts in a plastic zip top bag and set aside.
- In a small measuring cup or bowl whisk all the marinade ingredients. Pour the marinade over the chicken breasts making sure they are coated in the marinade. Seal the bag and transfer to the fridge to marinate for at least 2-3 hours, turning the bag every few hours if possible. I usually keep mine overnight.
- Preheat oven to 375 F.
- Trim the asparagus and drizzle with ½ – 1 tablespoon of olive oil, season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Take the chicken breasts out of the bag and set them on an even surface. Open up each pocket in preparation for stuffing.
- Stuffed chicken assembly – Lift the top flap of the chicken pocket, arranging 3 sprigs of asparagus and 2-3 slices of mozzarella on top. Close the chicken with 2-3 toothpicks. Add a slice of lime on top and set aside.
- Melt two tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once melted add stuffed chicken breasts to the pan and sear until each side has turned golden brown. 3-4 minutes maximum (medium to high heat).
- Transfer to a baking sheet, arrange lime slices on top and bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through. (Baking time will vary depending on the size of the chicken breast). Use a kitchen thermometer to test if the deepest part of your chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
- Remove the toothpicks and serve immediately, garnished with coriander, more lime slices, and side portions of a Cabbage and Cucumber Salad.
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NOTES
- Portion sizes - I’d say it is for 3 persons but again depending on the size of the chicken breast (and the sides you’re choosing!) you may have some leftovers.
- Sear the chicken - important! Make sure to properly heat the pan over high or medium-high heat before adding the chicken breast. Cooking chicken breast can be tricky, so you’ll need to sear them 3-4 minutes tops just enough to get that outer part slightly crispy and golden brown. Don’t overcook, if not sure, rather sear it in the pan less and bake longer. I speak from experience 🙂
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NUTRITION
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sue
These are stunning, and so easy! I'm having friends for dinner this weekend and I'm going to serve this, can't wait!
Gina
The marinade imparts so much flavor and then the cheese + asparagus stuffing takes these chicken breasts to the next level! Great dinner idea when the usual chicken dish is getting old.
Katherine
This is such a great way to jazz up chicken! Extra veg with the asparagus, too!
Alex
I always enjoy stuffed chicken! I just put the chicken in the fridge to marinate overnight. Can't wait to see how it will go.
Margaret
Delicious!Will certainly make again!Thanks for sharing your recipes!
Jac
Prepared this for my parents and they loved it and were so impressed!
Julia
Enjoy this family favorite recipe!