Grilled Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breasts are an easy and delicious way to keep using that spring asparagus, and get back to the grill. Last week, I made a Ham & Asparagus Frittata, but I still can't get enough asparagus while it's in season. If you are all about asparagus, too, try Asparagus Puffs, or Lemon Pappardelle Asparagus Pasta.
For even more delicious asparagus options, check out this collection: Asparagus Recipes For Spring
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Chicken Breasts
Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts have become a staple in most kitchens. They are versatile and a great source of lean protein. But it can sometimes be a challenge trying to figure out what to do with them, that you haven't already done a million times before.
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Why This Recipe Works
These asparagus stuffed chicken breasts with basil and provolone cheese are delicious on their own, or with the sour cream sauce recipe that's included below.
- Chicken breasts are ideal for stuffing. Their mild taste makes them the perfect backdrop for all kinds of flavours.
- These chicken wrapped asparagus bundles are simple but delicious.
- It's quick to assemble the stuffed chicken.
- They cook up quickly, in just 15 minutes
- The chicken stays tender and juicy while the asparagus is the perfect tender-crisp texture.
- This is equally great for a quick and easy weeknight meal, or for company.
What You'll Need
- Chicken Breasts: Boneless & Skinless
- Provolone Cheese Slices: One per piece of chicken you are making. You can also use mozzarella.
- Basil Leaves: One for each chicken breast. If your basil leaves are small, use 2-3
- ½ Lemon: For both juice and zest.
- Asparagus Spears: Trimmed. We'll put about 3 in each chicken breast. Try to find thicker stalks, but use more if your spears are thin.
- Salt & Pepper: To taste.
- Olive Oil: Olive oil adds flavour and keeps the chicken from drying out or sticking to the grill.
Sour Cream Sauce
This simple sauce is optional but adds a velvety and rich topping that completes this dish.
- Sour Cream Full fat works best
- Garlic Powder
- White Wine Because it just makes everything taste better! Depending on how much you have, this may call for a few sips of wine for the cook.
Grilling vs Baking
You can roast these asparagus stuffed chicken breasts in the oven, & I'll include those instructions, too. However, I am a big fan of doing these on the grill. First, because nothing beats that golden crust that only the grill can give. Second, when the chicken is cooked quickly over the high heat of a grill, it retains a lot more juice and doesn't get dry, as boneless, skinless breasts are prone to do.
How To Make It
- Pound The Chicken. Place a freezer bag or parchment paper on your chicken. Using a mallet, begin pounding the thickest part of the chicken in order to flatten the chicken into the same thickness (about ½ inch).
- Cheese: Place a slice of Provolone on top of each chicken breast.
- Basil: Top each cheese slice with basil.
- Asparagus: Place 3 spears of asparagus on each basil leaf.
5. Roll your chicken around your stuffing ingredients and secure each roll with a toothpick.
- 6. Brush each piece all over with olive oil, squeeze lemon over them, season with salt and pepper, then sprinkle with lemon zest.
- 7. Grill with the lid closed for 15 minutes, turning your chicken every 5 minutes until the internal temp has reached 165°. Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- 8. In a saucepan, whisk together sour cream, garlic powder and white wine until just heated through.
- 9. Drizzle sour cream sauce over chicken and serve.
Expert Tips:
- Chicken breasts cook faster, (thus retaining those juices, as I mentioned above), and more evenly if you pound them to an even thickness. And, they are much easier to wrap around a filling when pounded.
- Cook with the lid of your grill closed. This enables the chicken to cook faster and keeps it from drying out.
- Use toothpicks to prevent the filling from falling out. Just remember to remove them after cooking.
- Chicken should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165°. A meat thermometer is an inexpensive tool that helps make sure meat and poultry are always cooked perfectly.
Recipe FAQs
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts work best for this recipe.
Yes you can bake the asparagus stuffed chicken in the oven at 375° for 30 minutes, turning halfway through.
Yes, you can freeze cooked stuffed chicken breasts in an airtight container for 2-3 months. To reheat, preheat the oven to 375° Put the frozen chicken pieces on a parchment lined baking sheet and cover with foil. Bake for 30-40 minutes until heated through.
Want More Stuffed Chicken?
If you like stuffed chicken breasts, you'll also love this Spinach, Sun-Dried Tomato, & Feta Stuffed Chicken Breasts
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Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- 4 slices Provolone cheese
- 4 basil leaves large
- ½ lemon juice & zest
- 12 asparagus spears trimmed
- salt & pepper
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high
- Pound chicken breasts to an even about ½ inch thickness
- Place a slice of cheese in the center of each chicken breast.
- Layer the basil on top of the cheese, then place 3 spears of asparagus on the basil.
- Roll chicken around the stuffing contents, and use a toothpick to secure them.
- Brush oil on all sides and season with salt & pepper
- Squeeze lemon over each roll, and sprinkle with lemon zest
- Grill with the lid closed about 15 minutes, turning every 5 minutes. Internal temperature should be 165°
- Allow chicken to rest 5 minutes before serving.
Optional Sour Cream Sauce
- In a saucepan, over medium heat whisk ½ cup sour cream, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and 2 tablespoon white wine, just until heated through.
- Drizzle sauce over cooked chicken.
kushigalu
Chicken and asparagus is one of the best combo. This looks amazingly delicious. I will try out soon.
Colleen
Hi Kushigalu. It is a delicious combo. I hope to hear back how it turns out for you.
Cynthia | What A Girl Eats
I love the simplicity of this recipe. No fancy ingredients, but a great tasting recipe! Thanks!
Colleen
So happy that you liked it, Cynthia. Sometimes simplicity is the best!
Biana
I love chicken and asparagus, so this is a perfect dish to try for dinner! Thank you for sharing.
Colleen
You're welcome Biana! I would love to hear how it turns out for you!
Jill
These were fabulous and I'd say the sour cream sauce is not optional! 🙂
Colleen
Hi Jill! I'm super happy to hear that you loved this recipe, and I do agree about the sour cream sauce! 😋
Cathleen
I can never get enough chicken recipes, so this looks perfect for me!! Definitely going to be giving this a go this weekend, thanks so much for the recipe 🙂
Colleen
You're so welcome, Cathleen! I know you're going to love this!
DeLora Rogers
Good food
Colleen
Hi Delora! So happy you liked!
Leanne | Crumb Top Baking
I'm on an asparagus kick right now, and stuffing them in chicken is a great idea! While I usually roast chicken, I love that you grilled it. That crispy charring is totally calling my name!
Nicoletta
Wow, Colleen, I have to show Loreto these ones! We have some organic chicken breast in the freezer and he was looking for a "different" recipe. These look very delicious and I know he would love them!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Love stuffed chicken breasts! What a great twist with asparagus! This would be so yummy for dinner tonight and would disappear in a flash! And I just happen to have the ingredients on hand 😉 Yay!
Joss
This stuffed chicken is drool-worthy! It's an easy way to get both your protein and veg on the plate.
Noelle
Stuffed chicken is my favorite! This was a great recipe, loved the flavors. Would definitely make again
Colleen
Hi Noelle, I'm so happy that you loved this recipe, thanks for coming back to let me know!
Natalie
WOW these stuffed chicken breasts look so delicious and would make a great fancy addition to our BBQ party this weekend!
Colleen
Natalie, they will definitely make a great addition to your BBQ party. They seem fancy, but they're really so simple. Enjoy!
Sara Welch
What a delicious looking meal!!! Perfect for backyard cookouts in the spring! Looks splendid!
Colleen
Thank you, Sara! It really is a perfect choice for backyard cookouts, simple but elegant.
Veena Azmanov
Lovely starter option for a party. Delicious, cheesy, juicy and moist too.I love it. Healthy veggies sound interesting too
Colleen
Thanks Veena, these would definately make a great starter, and they are also yummy as a main course, too.
Jill
What a terrific recipe for Spring. I love asparagus! Great tips for cooking chicken too.
Colleen
Thanks so much, Jill! Happy Spring.