Best Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Recipe Ever

Asparagus Stuffed Chicken

Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Best Recipe

Asparagus Stuffed Chicken

How To Make Best Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Recipe

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 4 slices mozzarella
• Zest of 1 lemon
• Pinch red pepper flakes
• 1 bundle asparagus, woody ends removed
• 2 tbsp. Extra-virgin olive oil, for pan
• Lemon wedges, for serving
• 1/4 c. grated Parmesan, for garnish

 

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 400°. In a medium bowl, toss asparagus with 1 tablespoon olive oil, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes. 

On a clean work surface, cut a pocket into each chicken breast, then stuff each with mozzarella, and asparagus.

Season chicken all over with oregano, salt, and pepper. Secure with toothpicks. 

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.

Add chicken and cook until seared and golden on the bottom, about 5 minutes.

Flip chicken and cook until the second side is golden, about 5 minutes more. 

Transfer skillet to oven and bake until chicken is cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes more. 

Squeeze fresh lemon juice overcooked chicken and garnish with Parmesan.