Cheesy Asparagus Stuffed Chicken
Updated: Oct 23
Butterflied chicken breasts stuffed with cream cheese, sun-dried tomato, and asparagus, a low-carb dinner that doesn't skimp on flavor.
It looks a lot more impressive than it actually is to put together, which makes it one of my favorite easy-dinner tricks.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
A restaurant-style dinner that's simple to make at home
Juicy chicken with a cheesy, savory filling
A solid weeknight dinner with real presentation
Servings: 2
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Ingredients:
2 large chicken breasts, butterflied
1.5g (½ tsp) garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
113g (4 oz) cream cheese, at room temperature
28g (2 Tbsp) chopped sun-dried tomatoes
56g (½ cup) shredded mozzarella cheese
6 asparagus spears
Skewers or toothpicks
Instructions:
Preheat Oven:Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).Butterfly Chicken:Butterfly the chicken breasts by slicing them in half horizontally (butterflying), creating a pocket.Season:Season both sides of the chicken with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.Prepare Filling:In a bowl, mix the cream cheese and chopped sun-dried tomatoes until well combined.Pound Chicken: Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness.Stuff Chicken:Spread the cream cheese mixture inside each butterflied chicken breast.Add Cheese and Asparagus:Layer shredded mozzarella and 3 asparagus spears inside each breast.Secure Breasts:Fold the chicken breasts over and secure them with skewers or toothpicks.Bake:Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
Additional Tips:
Serving Suggestions: Serve with a side salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheating: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) until warmed through.
Ingredient Notes
Even thickness: Pounding the chicken to an even thickness before stuffing keeps the thinner end from overcooking while the thicker end catches up.
Troubleshooting Tips
Filling leaked out: Secure the opening with toothpicks and do not overfill the pocket.
Chicken dried out: Butterflied breasts cook fast. Pull them at 165°F, carryover heat finishes the job.
Asparagus still tough: Use thin spears, or blanch thicker ones briefly before stuffing.
Watery filling: Bring the cream cheese fully to room temperature and drain the sun-dried tomatoes well.
What to Serve This With
Serve alongside roasted potatoes or a simple green salad.
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