Asparagus and Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Breasts

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square baking dish.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': '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. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': '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. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Transfer chicken, seam-side down, to the prepared baking dish. Brush chicken breasts with mayonnaise if using and sprinkle bread crumbs over top.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': '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).'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (2 servings total)