This super simple Asparagus Stuffed Chicken recipe is a easy dinner recipe the entire family will love! Ham, cheese, and asparagus is layered onto a chicken breast then rolled and baked to crispy perfection!
Wondering what to serve as a side? We love to make this with mashed potatoes, stuffing, or an easy salad.
This recipe was originally published March 10, 2014. It has since been updated to include fresh photos and helpful recipe tips.
Recipe Features
- Easy Family Dinner: This can be made up to 1 day in advance and stored in the refrigerator, which means it is ready for the oven in no time!
- Kid Approved: What better way to get your little one to eat their veggies then adding a crispy chicken breast and cheese?
- Freezer Friendly: You can freeze this chicken for up to 3 months!
Easy dinner recipe are always trending here on One Sweet Appetite. This spring I wanted to create a fresh recipe that really showcased some of the amazing produce you can find in your local grocer. The first veggie to catch my eye? Asparagus! The vibrant green stood out in the crowd and I just couldn’t help myself.
Typically, we like to saute asparagus with a little butter and garlic or bake it with some olive oil, salt and pepper. It is a great spring vegetable that will really compliment any meal. BUT this time I wanted to do something special. Enter this asparagus stuffed chicken breast recipe.
Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe
This vegetable is so versatile. It pairs amazingly well with the chicken and cheese which makes it a TOP recipe here, thanks to the crispy baked chicken and cheesy filling. It even has the stamp of approval from my very picky 12 year old. Which means it is permanently in our rotation as an easy weeknight dinner recipe!
- Mayonnaise and Mustard: Classic mayo, not Miracle Whip, OR Greek yogurt. You’ll also want Dijon, not yellow mustard. It adds a punch of flavor that really takes this from good to great.
- Italian seasoning: Alternatively, you could make your own with 1/4 teaspoon each of dried basil, thyme, rosemary, and oregano.
- Lemon: Both the juice and the zest is utilized to help heighten the fresh flavor as well as thin the mayo mix.
- Chicken: We have made this with both breast and thighs. You can go either way, just make sure it is trimmed and pounded to 1/4 inch thickness for even baking.
- Cheese: Provolone! This is also great with swiss, cheddar, and pepper jack.
- Ham: I always reach for Boars Head ham, sliced at the deli counter. Not sponsored. Just one of our go-to brands that tastes incredible.
- Asparagus: Fresh, not frozen! The frozen veggie will wilt a little more than intended and turns out a tad soggy. Make sure to pick up fresh asparagus.
- Breadcrumbs: Regular or Italian seasoned both taste good with this chicken dinner.
How To Make Stuffed Chicken With Asparagus
The dish turned out so much better then I had hoped. I was worried about the creamy sauce getting a little too brown and the cheese leaking out of the side. While there was a little bit of escaped cheese, a majority stayed in place.
- PREP: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking dish with parchment and, if using, an oven safe rack. Set aside for later.
- WHISK: Combine the mayonnaise, Dijon, seasoning, zest, and lemon juice in a shallow bowl. Stir to combine.
- ROLL: Layer a slice of chicken that has been trimmed and pounded to even thickness with two slices of ham, cheese, and 4 pieces of asparagus placed in the center. Roll, starting on a short end, tightly.
- DIP: Dip the chicken roll in the mayo mix, being sure to turn and coat evenly while still keeping the chicken rolled tightly. Immediately roll in the breadcrumb mixture.
- BAKE: Place each rolled and dipped chicken onto the prepared baking dish. Mist with cooking spray and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through to 165 degrees.
Not only was this simple to whip up but it looked pretty impressive as well! I like to think of it as a more fancy version of a chicken cordon bleu. The sauce gives it such a nice tang. I will be whipping this up the next time we have company for sure!
Recipe Tip:
Use toothpicks to hold the chicken together while rolling. Just be sure to remove before serving.
FAQs
This stuffed chicken breast takes roughly 25 to 30 minutes to cook to a safe internal temperature of 165 degrees.
Yes! The best way to freeze this recipe is to follow the cooking directions completely. Once the chicken has cooled, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and place in a freezer safe bag or container. Freeze solid. This will last up to 3 months in the freezer.
When ready to eat, thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Heat in the oven at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes or until heated through.
Yes, sort of. You can prep the recipe all the way through rolling and getting it into the pan. Cover and refrigerate. Cook the chicken within one day.
If stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, this chicken will last for up to 4 to 5 days.
More Chicken Recipes:
More Easy Dinner Recipes:
- Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas
- Easy Chicken Stir Fry
- Homemade Tomato Soup
- The BEST Spaghetti Meat Sauce
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Asparagus Stuffed Chicken
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 heaping tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- zest and juice from 1/2 a lemon
- 2 chicken breasts trimmed and flattened
- 2 slices of provolone
- 4 slices thin sliced ham
- 8 asparagus spears trimmed
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking dish with parchment and, if using, an oven safe rack. Set aside for later.
- Combine the mayonnaise, Dijon, seasoning, zest, and lemon juice in a shallow bowl. Stir to combine.
- Layer a slice of chicken that has been trimmed and pounded to even thickness with two slices of ham, cheese, and 4 pieces of asparagus placed in the center. Roll, starting on a short end, tightly.
- Dip the chicken roll in the mayo mix, being sure to turn and coat evenly while still keeping the chicken rolled tightly. Immediately roll in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place each rolled and dipped chicken onto the prepared baking dish, seam side down.
- Mist with cooking spray and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through to 165 degrees.
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Comments & Reviews
Laura says
love, love this tasty delicious easy recipe. Thank you for sharing!
Jesseca says
I’m glad you loved it, Laura!
Sharon says
Can I use Hellman’s Mayo instead of Dukes?
Jesseca says
I don’t call out a specific mayo. You can use whatever brand you’d like in this recipe.
Melissa Hurd says
I’m not a fan of lemon with chicken. Can I substitute chicken broth In the sauce? Or not? I love everything else in ur reciepe though. Thank u for the yummy dinner idea……. God Bless u All!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jesseca says
Hi Melissa! Chicken broth should would just as well. Thanks for taking the time to comment!
Rachael {La Fuji Mama} says
This is STUNNING. Asparagus is my kiddos favorite vegetable, so I already know they’re going to love this!
Jesseca says
Thanks Rachael! It really is a good meal. And pretty easy to change if you don’t love the sauce.
Greg Keeney says
Just wanted to say thank you for the recipe! Whole family loved it (and believe me these kids are picky). As a guy who likes to cook I had to chime in for the testosterone clan:) Keep the recipes coming and keep on cookin’!
Jesseca says
So glad it worked out for you and your picky eaters! And thanks for speaking up for the men!
Karina says
I had no idea that Harmon’s had cooking classes! Now I will have to check it out.. I used to live super close to one and now I’m sad that I’m super far away from one… And your recipe look delicious!
Si says
I’m not a fan of Chick Cordon Bleu, but love the look of your dish! Definitely on my list of dishes to try. And that cheese oozing out? YUM!
Yvonne @ TriedandTasty says
Mmmm – I want this!!! Looks so delicious! Gotta love Harmons. They are pretty much amazing.
Robert Imler says
I wish we had a Harmon’s in Logan. I miss the special ground meats you would do for me when we lived in Nephi and came to the 800 N Orem store.
Pam Campbell says
Pick Me!!! Pick Me!!! Spending $250.00 at Harmons I can do!
Jill Greenlaw says
This looks so good. Thanks for sharing the recipe. Can’t wait to try it.
Haley Kjar says
Jesseca this looks DELICIOUS! Looking forward to trying it in my kitchen. 🙂 and crossing my fingers for this awesome giveaway! xo
Barbara says
Love Harmon’s meat and produce .
Melissa @ Bless this Mess says
Soooo jealous I don’t live up north. Totally wanted to come hang at Harmon’s with you!
Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later! says
I’m typically not an asparagus person, I am growing a taste for it slowly, but wrapped inside that chicken with the cheese! Sounds delicious!
Emily Green says
The recipe looks delicious!!! And thank you for the awesome giveaway!
Aly says
Harmons always has the good stuff! This recipe looks amazing BTW!
Barbara @ Barbara Bakes says
This looks like a must try recipe.
Becky says
Oh!! I wanna win!! I LOVE Harmons!!
Becky @ lovetobeinthekitchen says
Harmons is awesome! Most grocery store bakery items are so gross to me but I love that Harmons put love and thought into their products. Using all butter is so great!
This recipe you made looks SO good! Pinned it!
Jenn @ My Fabuless Life says
These look delicious! And I have asparagus that needs to be used. Thanks for the dinner idea tonight!
Debra says
I love Harmons too! Beautiful picture. This looks delicious!
Aimee says
I am in love with Harmons for all the same reasons you are. Plus, they have so much cheese!
mikaela says
Love this recipe and I could really use the GC
Vanessa Barker says
This looks so amazing. I’m not sure I could get Sean to eat it with the asparagus but he can just eat the chicken and I’ll eat all the asparagus!
aimee @ like mother like daughter says
I love harmons, if only for the fact that its the closest grocery story to our house – like so close I can walk there. But I haven’t noticed the fresh food aisle of the nutritionist green labels – I’ll have to keep my eye out for those! I didn’t know they buy local – I love that! This chicken looks SO AMAZING! Will you come make it for me for dinner?
Jesseca says
YES! Come over for dinner and we can make you one of those hanging feather mobile’s too!