Asparagus and Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Breasts

By á-2825

Ingredients

• 4 large skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 16 asparagus spears, trimmed - divided
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
• 1/2 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 45mins
Adapted from allrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease an 8x8-inch 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 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.

3. 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.

4. 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).