Asparagus stuffed chicken breast
This Asparagus-stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe is one of my favorite chicken meals to make. The perfect weeknight dinner recipe that the entire family will love. Tender, juicy, keto-friendly, and easy to make.Chicken breasts are seasoned with garlic powder, paprika, and Italian seasoning mix. Stuffed with asparagus, cheese, and sundried tomatoes, they are seared to get a golden hue and then baked to perfection.
With only a few ingredients needed to make this low carb asparagus stuffed chicken recipe, dinner will be ready in no time. You can enjoy these stuffed chicken as is, make some roasted veggies on the side or use some of your favorite side dish recipes. We will tag a few side dishes towards the end to go along with this. Also, they will taste great with a side of brown rice or quinoa.
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
- 12 Asparagus stalks end trimmed
- 1 oz Sun-dried Tomatoes chopped
- 4 slices Mozzarella Cheese
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
Instructions :
1. Preheat your oven to 400 F.
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 the pockets. Be careful not to cut all the way through.
4. Add 3 sprigs of asparagus and a couple of pieces of sun-dried tomatoes to a mozzarella slice, then roll it to hold them inside. Stuff the chicken breasts with it.
5. Close the pocket with a toothpick. Heat oil in a large and cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
6. Add in the chicken and sear it until nicely golden brown, about 3-5 minutes per side.
7. Bake the chicken for 15-20 minutes, or until the cooked through and no longer pink in the inside.
ENJOY!!