Asparagus And Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Breasts
How to make juicy baked chicken breast with 5 minutes of prep.
Recipe Summary Asparagus And Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Breasts
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 | Easy Baked Chicken Breast Recipes2 large skinless, boneless chicken breast halvessalt and black pepper to taste8 asparagus spears, trimmed - divided½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided¼ cup Italian seasoned bread crumbsDirectionsPreheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.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.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.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).Info | Easy Baked Chicken Breast Recipesprep:
20 mins
cook:
25 mins
total:
45 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 servings
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