Our Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breast is a simple way to get a nice meal on the table! Creamy mozzarella cheese and fresh asparagus take moist chicken breasts to a whole new level!
I’ve been working hard over the years to learn to love asparagus and I’m finally there!
For a long time, I thought asparagus tasted like grass but I just kept trying it prepared in different ways and now it’s actually one of my favorite veggies!
I’ve used this method of getting my kids to learn to love veggies since they were babies and it works great – just keep presenting it in different ways and always pair it with another food that they do like!
In this case, we’ve paired fresh asparagus with juicy chicken, melty mozzarella, and crispy bacon. What’s not to love about these asparagus stuffed chicken breasts?
Another favorite way to enjoy asparagus is my Alfredo baked asparagus and prosciutto wrapped asparagus!
Stuffed chicken breasts are my thing lately and chicken stuffed with asparagus and cheese and wrapped in bacon is a total win in my house. I bet it will be in yours too!
Our spinach stuffed chicken and broccoli stuffed chicken are also huge hits!
Ingredient Notes:
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Chicken – I’m using boneless, skinless chicken breasts for this asparagus stuffed chicken recipe.
Asparagus- You’ll need some fresh, trimmed asparagus spears.
Bacon – I’m a fan of pretty much anything wrapped in bacon! It adds flavor and fat and will help lock in moisture to keep the chicken nice and juicy and prevent it from drying out.
Seasoning – I’m keeping the seasoning pretty simple with just some salt, garlic powder, and paprika. You could use smoked paprika here too.
Mozzarella – We’re stuffing this chicken with lots of shredded mozzarella cheese! It gets perfectly melty. You can use other cheeses here too if you want to substitute or use a mixture.
- Asparagus: It’s a nutritious vegetable and a good one to work into your diet. If you already enjoy asparagus, great! If not, then this is a great recipe to test out.
- Fancy: This recipe looks like a fancy, gourmet chicken dinner but it’s actually quite simple to prepare!
- Juicy: No boring, dry chicken breasts here! The cheese and bacon work together to ensure you have a juicy chicken breast every time.
How To Make Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breast:
- Seasoning – Stir together the garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt in a bowl.
- Chicken – Start with trimmed chicken breasts and cut a deep pocket into each breast. You’ll basically butterfly the chicken breast, or come very close to it. To do this, place on hand on top of the chicken to hold it in place and use a knife to slice the chicken nearly in half. Don’t cut all the way through. Watch my video to see just how I do this! Once your chicken is cut, drizzle it with a little olive or avocado oil and then coat it in the seasoning.
- Stuff – Stuff a layer of cheese inside the bottom of each chicken breast and top with 3-4 spears of trimmed asparagus over the cheese. Close the top of the breast back over the asparagus.
- Bacon – To help keep the chicken closed during cooking, we’re going to use a couple of pieces of bacon to hold it all together. Just take your bacon and lay it over the top, tucking the edges under the breast. I used one piece of bacon, cut in half, for each chicken breast, but you can certainly use more if you like. A toothpick can help secure it if necessary.
- Bake – This gets baked at 375 degrees for about 35-40 minutes. The chicken turns out nice and juicy with a cheesy center full of asparagus. So good!
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What To Serve With Asparagus Stuffed Chicken:
This recipe is a great main dish that would go well with all kinds of low carb sides. Try this stuffed chicken with one of my other favorite recipes:
- Italian Cauliflower Salad: Make a big batch and eat it all week long.
- Fried Radishes: Believe it or not, these taste a lot like potatoes!
- Brussels Sprouts with Bacon: Bacon makes everything better, especially Brussels sprouts!
- Broccoli Salad: Also loaded up with bacon!
- Cauliflower Breadsticks: An excellent low carb alternative!
FAQ’s:
You can keep any leftovers stored in your refrigerator in an airtight container for about 2 to 3 days. The bacon wrapped stuffed chicken breasts can be reheated in the oven.
Yes, you could freeze any leftovers. Keep the chicken in a freezer safe container for up to a few months. Thaw before reheating in the oven.
MORE STUFFED CHICKEN RECIPES!
- Lasagna Stuffed Chicken: All your favorite Italian flavors right here!
- Spinach Stuffed Chicken: Literally the most popular recipe on this site and it has great reviews!
- Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Chicken: This one is for the spice lovers!
- Mississippi Stuffed Chicken: So much flavor!
- Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken: Spinach stuffed and air fried!
- Pizza Stuffed Chicken: Marinara, cheese, and pizza toppings!
Asparagus Stuffed Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 5 ounces each
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 16 spears asparagus trimmed
- 4 slices bacon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 9×13 baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Place the chicken on a cutting board and use a sharp knife to butterfly the chicken.
- Drizzle the outside of the chicken with olive oil. Mix together the garlic powder, paprika, and salt and sprinkle over each chicken breast.
- Open up the chicken breasts and lay 1/4 cup of mozzarella on the bottom portion of each breast.
- Top the cheese with 3-4 spears of asparagus, depending on how large each breast is.
- Bring the top of the chicken up over the asparagus to close.
- Cut each slice of bacon in half. Lay 2 half pieces over each breast, tucking the ends under the breast.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a thermometer reads 165 degrees and juices run clear.
- Serve immediately.
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This recipe was originally published in 2018. It was updated with new photos in 2024. Original photo below:
Fortune Goulais says
I macde this tonight,noextra spices, found out this is keto fridndly( my husbands on a diet) easy to fo.low recipe, we both love this recipe i will make it again! Thank you for sharing
Leslie says
LOVE THIS!!! I used fresh aspargus, Colby Jack shredded cheese blend and I also used 2 full slices of bacon on each breast, wrapping completely around the chicken. After 40 minutes of baking, I moved the shelf down one notch and put it under the broiler to crispen up that beautiful bacon. DELICIOUS! Will definitely keep this and make again.
terri says
precook the bacon !!! i cook the bacon first about half way first .
Sandy Lange says
Tried this recipe but “tweaked” it a bit for our tastes. I’m not a fan of asparagus, so stuffed mine with broccoli, but made hubby’s with the asparagus. I opted for fresh parmesan and mozarella, and used Italian seasoning with a bit extra garlic. Yummy!
Karly Campbell says
Sounds delicious!
David says
One of my favorite go too for dinner, I make a few substitutions, I replace the mozzarella with onion and chive cream cheese and add lemon zest.
Charisse Zima says
Hi, I am currently making this dish. Do you cover the dish while baking or leave it uncovered?
Thank you
Karly Campbell says
We leave it uncovered. 🙂
Debbie La Vis says
OMG…..made this tonight and I absolutely loved it…..easy directions to follow and it was so good I shared the link with my kids….they love a great receipe!
Karly Campbell says
Thanks, Debbie!
patrice says
This was very easy to make, however, it didn’t live up to to the rave reviews. I followed the instructions exactly, and I know my oven temp is correct, after 35 minutes the bacon wasn’t crispy so I left it for 5 more. Still not very crispy, there was a lot of liquid in my pan, and the chicken was dry and allmost all of the cheese had melted out and into the pan. Not sure what I should do differently.
Karly Campbell says
Sorry this wasn’t a hit for you, Patrice. The bacon on this will never really crisp up like it would in a frying pan, but you can crisp it up more by putting it under the broiler. Then you won’t risk overcooking the chicken.
Lisa Gorman says
could you use canned asparagus instead of fresh?
Karly Campbell says
I’ve only made this with fresh. I’ve actually never cooked canned asparagus, so I’m not sure how it would turn out.
Leon Beauregard says
Ma’am I prepared this on Valentine’s day as a special supper. The chicken breasts were stuffed with mozzarella and provolone cheese, asparagus and mushrooms fully wrapped with bacon. As a side dish saute zucchini and yellow squash. It was fantastic. Desert was blueberry lemon bundt cake.
Carrie l Degan says
What an incredible , easy recipe! I was going to do something else with chicken breasts & asparagus….then I happily found this recipe! I amped up some seasonings a bit, used Swiss instead of Motza and added Parm, on top before going into the oven.
I was thrilled with the ” crunch” that the asparagus still had after cooking and the overall juiciness of the breasts. Will share this recipe with my adult kids!!
Thank-you so much!!
Karly Campbell says
So glad you gave these a try! I bet the Parm on top was perfect.
Sandra says
Can I make these on the BBQ?
Karly Campbell says
I’ve never tried, but I think it would work fine.
Wanda says
I was making Archer Farms Asparagus and Cheddar stuffed Chicken (for the first time) and wasn’t satisfied with the instructions, that’s when I found you. I am going to try this for sure next week. It looks so good and I love that it’s low cab.
Karly Campbell says
Hope you love it, Wanda!
Shelly says
This is absolutely delicious and so easy!!!
Valery Harr says
I ordered your e-books and don’t know if the order went through.
Karly Campbell says
Hi Valery! I don’t see an order with your name or email address. 🙂
Yvette says
Hi Carly…I’m interested in making this…it looks like you’ve used raw asparagus…not tinned…is this correct? Thanks
Karly Campbell says
Yes, that’s correct.
Monica says
Making this weekend!! Looks Yummy!!
LuAnn says
Made this for dinnner tonight was great. Had to tweek it a tiny bit, the chicken breast I had were 1 large, 1 to small to butterfly so I pounded it out and rolled it turned out awesome. Plus I added a pinch of my own seasoning. I will make this again.
Lorelei says
Making it right now, looks sooo good
Donna says
Can this be done in air fryer?
Karly Campbell says
I’ve never tried it, so I can’t say.
Brooke says
I make this for my family atleast once every 2 weeks and it’s a crowd favorite! Absolutely delicious! I do steam my asparagus for a few minutes before stuffing it in the chicken but we like it to be a little more tender than crunchy so it’s really whatever your preference is. If you haven’t made this, try it! It’s super easy, healthy, & delicious!!
Griselda says
Can you make it with boneless skinless chicken thighs?
Karly Campbell says
As long as they’re large enough to stuff, it should be fine.