Asparagus And Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Recipes

ASPARAGUS STUFFED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. In a medium bowl, toss asparagus with 1 tablespoon olive oil, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes.
• On a clean work surface, cut a pocket into each chicken breast, then stuff each with mozzarella, and asparagus. Season chicken all over with oregano, salt, and pepper. Secure with toothpicks.
• In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add chicken and cook until seared and golden on bottom, about 5 minutes. Flip chicken and cook until second side is golden, about 5 minutes more.
• Transfer skillet to oven and bake until chicken is cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes more.
• Squeeze fresh lemon juice over cooked chicken and garnish with Parmesan.

ASPARAGUS AND MOZZARELLA STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Preheat 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).

ASPARAGUS AND MOZZARELLA STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• 1. Heat oven to 375. Grease 8x8 pan 2. Place each chicken breast between two sheets of heavy plastic on a solid level surface. Firmly pound the chicken with the smooth side o a meat mallet to a even thickness of about 1/4 inch. Sprinkle each side with salt and pepper. 3. Place 4 spears of asparagus down the center of a chicken breast and spread about 1/4 cup of 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 baking dish and sprinkle each with about 2 T of bread crumbs. 4. Bake in oven until juices n clear when pricked with a fork, about 25 minutes. If using thermometor, 165 degrees.

ASPARAGUS-STUFFED AIR-FRYER CHICKEN ROLLS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry., Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Spread mustard over one side of each chicken breast. Down the center of each, place two sage leaves, a cheese slice, ham slice and four asparagus spears. Fold chicken over asparagus; secure with toothpicks., Preheat air fryer to 325°. Place flour and egg in separate shallow bowls. In another shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Dip chicken in the flour, egg, then bread crumb mixture., Place chicken in a single layer in greased air fryer; spritz with cooking spray. Cook until chicken is no longer pink, 15-20 minutes. Discard toothpicks.

ASPARAGUS-STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking pan with aluminum foil.
• Drain 8 mozzarella balls. Reserve any extra mozzarella balls for another use.
• Slice chicken breasts by cutting lengthwise 3/4 of the way through. Open them like a book, then layer one side of each breast with mozzarella balls, tomatoes, and asparagus. Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Close and secure with toothpicks. Transfer to the prepared pan.
• Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until the juices run clear, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).