Savory Stuffed Chicken Breast with Asparagus for Easy Dinners
Experience the delightful flavors of Stuffed Chicken Breast with Asparagus, a simple yet elegant weeknight meal.
Equipment
- - Oven-safe skillet
Ingredients
For the Chicken Breast
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
For the Stuffing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup asparagus trimmed and washed
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes diced
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
Instructions
How to Make Stuffed Chicken Breast with Asparagus
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Prepare the chicken breasts by patting them dry.
- Mix together Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Season the chicken breasts with the mix.
- Trim and wash the asparagus, then lay out mozzarella slices.
- Dice sun-dried tomatoes and sprinkle over mozzarella. Add fresh basil.
- Roll up asparagus with mozzarella and tomatoes tightly.
- Cut a pocket in each chicken breast, stuff with the rolled asparagus, and secure with toothpicks.
- Sear the chicken in olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat for 3-5 minutes per side.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove toothpicks before serving.
Notes
Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes after baking for best results.