Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breast | Fit Healthy Recipes
Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breast
15 mins prepServes 4
This fast, easy and delicious Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breast recipe is a perfect meal for your weeknight dinner. It requires only 4 ingredients and is packed with flavor from lemon, garlic, and spices.
1: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2: Cut the chicken breast in half, length-wise, to create a pocket.
3: Season the inside of the chicken breast with lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
4: Lay the mozzarella cheese and 3 asparagus inside each chicken breast and fold over to enclose the filling.
5: In a small bowl, mix together salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
6: Season the outside of the chicken breast with the spice mixture.
7: Heat a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
8: Sear the chicken for 3 to 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
9: Place the chicken in the oven and bake for 20 minutes, ensuring the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
