Baked Chicken and Asparagus
A delicious and healthy dish combining juicy chicken breasts with tender asparagus, cream cheese, and mozzarella, perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts (boneless and skinless)
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed medium-sized asparagus preferred
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened provides creaminess
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese for topping
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder for flavor
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for drizzling
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika for extra flavor
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large baking dish, place the chicken breasts.
- Season the chicken with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and rub in the seasonings.
- Spread the softened cream cheese over the chicken.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the cream cheese.
- Arrange the trimmed asparagus around the chicken in the dish.
Cooking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Do not overcook the chicken: Keep an eye on the cooking time. Use fresh ingredients for better taste. Don't skip the seasonings, they add a lot of flavor. Let it rest before serving to help the juices settle.