Name: Cheesy Asparagus Stuffed Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lb. total) -; 6 oz. fresh mozzarella, cut into 4 thick slices -; 1/3 c. drained, thinly sliced, oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes -; 12 thin stalks asparagus, trimmed -; Kosher salt -; Freshly ground black pepper -; 1 tsp. dried oregano -; 1 tsp. dried thyme -; 1 tsp. smoked paprika -; 1/2 tsp. garlic powder -; 1/2 tsp. onion powder -; 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -; 2 tbsp. unsalted butter, cut into small cubes -; 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice -

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10 min.

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Ingredients for - Cheesy Asparagus Stuffed Chicken

1. 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lb. total) -

2. 6 oz. fresh mozzarella, cut into 4 thick slices -

3. 1/3 c. drained, thinly sliced, oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes -

4. 12 thin stalks asparagus, trimmed -

5. Kosher salt -

6. Freshly ground black pepper -

7. 1 tsp. dried oregano -

8. 1 tsp. dried thyme -

9. 1 tsp. smoked paprika -

10. 1/2 tsp. garlic powder -

11. 1/2 tsp. onion powder -

12. 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -

13. 2 tbsp. unsalted butter, cut into small cubes -

14. 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice -

How to cook deliciously - Cheesy Asparagus Stuffed Chicken

1. Stage

Preheat oven to 400°. Using a sharp knife, make a horizontal cut into thick side of each chicken breast, cutting almost to the end. (Be careful not to cut all the way through.)

2. Stage

Stuff each piece of chicken with mozzarella, tomatoes, and asparagus; season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Press edges of chicken together and secure with a toothpick.

3. Stage

In a small bowl, mix oregano, thyme, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Season outside of chicken all over with spice mixture.

4. Stage

In a large ovenproof skillet (preferably cast-iron) over medium-high heat, heat oil. Cook chicken, turning halfway through, until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side.

5. Stage

Transfer skillet to oven and bake until chicken is cooked through and an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 165°, 8 to 10 minutes.

6. Stage

Add butter and lemon juice. Swirl until butter melts, about 30 seconds. Remove toothpicks from chicken.

7. Stage

Divide chicken among plates. Spoon pan sauce over.