Delicious Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breast
This easy-to-make chicken recipe is stuffed with asparagus, cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes, making it a delightful main course.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces 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
- 12 stalks Asparagus end trimmed
- 1 oz Sun-dried Tomatoes chopped
- 4 slices Mozzarella Cheese
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 F.
- Sprinkle the chicken breasts with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, sea salt, and pepper.
- Cut each chicken breast lengthwise to create pockets, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- Trim and wash the asparagus. Stuff each pocket with 3 sprigs of asparagus, a few pieces of sun-dried tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese.
- Close the pocket with a toothpick. Heat olive oil in a hot skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the chicken until golden brown, about 3-5 minutes per side.
- Bake the chicken for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through and no longer pink inside.
Notes
You may substitute mozzarella cheese with provolone and use broccoli as an alternative veggie. Any oil can be used.