Asparagus and Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Description
Asparagus stuffed chicken breasts with mozzarella cheese are lightly breaded, cooked to perfection, and on the table in less than an hour.
Ingredients
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2 large skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
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salt and black pepper to taste
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8 asparagus spears, trimmed - divided
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1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
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1 to 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
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1/4 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
Directions
1
Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
2
Place each chicken breast between two sheets of heavy plastic (resealable freezer bags work well) on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound 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.
3
Place four asparagus spears down the center of each chicken breast, then top with mozzarella. Roll chicken around fillings to make tidy, compact rolls.
4
Transfer chicken, seam-side down, to the prepared baking dish. Brush chicken breasts with mayonnaise if using and sprinkle bread crumbs over top.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).