Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breast

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.

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.

1. PREP: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking dish with parchment and, if using, an oven safe rack. Set aside for later.
2. WHISK: Combine the mayonnaise, Dijon, seasoning, zest, and lemon juice in a shallow bowl. Stir to combine.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.

More Chicken Recipes:

• Malibu Chicken Recipe
• Margarita Chicken 
• Easy Ranch Chicken
• Chicken Pot Pie Pockets

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• Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas
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• Homemade Tomato Soup
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4.67 from 6 votes

Asparagus Stuffed Chicken

Created by: Jesseca

Course Dinner Recipes

Cuisine American

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 50 minutes minutes

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This super simple Asparagus Stuffed Chicken recipe is a easy dinner recipe! Ham, cheese, and asparagus is layered onto a chicken breast, rolled and baked to crispy perfection! 

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Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 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.

Notes

Want a darker top? Turn on the broiler after the chicken is done cooking for 1 to 2 minutes.

Equipment

Silicone Spatula

Silicone Baking Mats

Baking Sheets

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5breast | Calories: 387kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 724mg | Potassium: 612mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 377IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 121mg | Iron: 2mg

The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.

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