Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breast

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes | Servings: 4

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, ends trimmed
• 1 oz Sun-dried Tomatoes, chopped
• 4 slices Mozzarella Cheese
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Place the chicken breasts on a clean chopping board and sprinkle them with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Carefully cut each chicken breast lengthwise to create a pocket, making sure not to cut all the way through.
4. Stuff each chicken breast with 3 asparagus sprigs, some sun-dried tomatoes, and a slice of Mozzarella cheese. Secure the pocket with a toothpick.
5. Heat olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
6. Add the stuffed chicken breasts to the skillet and sear them until they are nicely golden brown, about 3-5 minutes per side.
7. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake the chicken for 15-20 minutes, or until it is cooked through and is no longer pink in the center.
8. Remove the toothpicks from the chicken breasts before serving.
9. Enjoy your delicious Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breast!

Note: You can customize this recipe by substituting the type of cheese or using different vegetables of your choice.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 277 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 7g
• Protein: 33g
• Fat: 13g
• Saturated Fat: 5g
• Cholesterol: 95mg
• Sodium: 328mg
• Potassium: 800mg
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 4g
• Vitamin A: 895IU
• Vitamin C: 6.8mg
• Calcium: 168mg
• Iron: 2.3mg

Enjoy your Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breast with your favorite side dishes