Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Asparagus and Mozzarella
Asparagus and mozzarella fill these chicken breasts with fresh vegetable flavor and creamy, mild cheesiness, while mayonnaise helps bind the stuffing. A light coating of Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs adds savory herb flavor to the baked chicken, making this a straightforward dinner to serve on a busy weeknight or for a casual family meal.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Asparagus and Mozzarella, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 5
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
- 2
Place each chicken breast between two sheets of heavy plastic (resealable freezer bags work well) on a solid, level surface. Pound the chicken firmly 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 asparagus spears down the center of each chicken breast, then top with mozzarella. Roll the chicken around the fillings to make tidy, compact rolls.
- 4
Transfer the chicken, seam-side down, to the prepared baking dish. Brush the chicken breasts with mayonnaise, if using, and sprinkle bread crumbs over the top.
- 5
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).
- Calories 522.29 kcal High 26%
- Protein 70.49 g Good Source 141%
- Carbohydrate 14.7 g 5%
- Total Fat 21.1 g High 27%
- Saturated Fat 8.26 g High 41%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 184.95 mg High 62%
- Sodium 921.76 mg High 40%
- Dietary Fiber 1.65 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 1.72 g --
- Added Sugars 1.32 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 374.97 mg Good Source 29%
- Iron 2.43 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 46.17 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 137.45 mcg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin C 4.43 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Asparagus and Mozzarella is made with 10 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Asparagus, Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, and Chicken Breast. Each serving provides about 522.29 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Asparagus and Mozzarella made of?
- The main ingredients are Asparagus, Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Chicken Breast, Cut Asparagus Spears. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Asparagus and Mozzarella?
- About 45 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 522.29 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Asparagus and Mozzarella easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Asparagus and Mozzarella healthy?
- Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Asparagus and Mozzarella has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 522.29 calories and 70.49 g of protein, or 141% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 921.76 mg (40% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.26 g (41% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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