asparagus and mozzarella stuffed chicken breasts

Ingredients

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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• 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).