asparagus stuffed chicken on a plate

Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breast

Ingredients:

  • 4 skinless boneless chicken breasts about 1-1/2 lb
  • 1 tsp. Italian seasoning mix
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. smoked paprika
  • sea salt and pepper to taste
  • 12 asparagus stalks
  • 1oz sun dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 4 slices Mozzarella cheese
  • 1 Tbs. olive oil

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
  2. Place the chicken on a clean chopping board and sprinkle with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper.
  3. Start cutting each one lengthwise to create a pocket. Be careful not to cut all the way through.
  4. Add 3 stalks of asparagus and a couple pieces of sun-dried tomatoes to a mozzarella slice, then roll it to hold them inside. Put into chicken breast pocket.
  5. Close the pocket with a toothpick. Heat oil in a large and cast-iron skillet (or heavy skillet) over medium high heat.
  6. Add the chicken and sear it until nicely golden brown, about 3-5 minutes per side.
  7. Transfer to an oven safe dish (if not using a cast-iron skillet) and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink on the inside.