Asparagus-Stuffed Chicken Breast

Crisp-tender asparagus, juicy plum tomatoes, and melted mozzarella cheese team up to fill stuffed chicken breasts that are as beautiful as they are delicious.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 369 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 (8 ounce) container small fresh mozzarella balls
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 4 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breasts
• 3 medium plum tomatoes, sliced
• 12 stalks fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking pan with aluminum foil.

Step 2

Drain 8 mozzarella balls. Reserve any extra mozzarella balls for another use.

Step 3

Slice chicken breasts by cutting lengthwise 3/4 of the way through. Open them like a book, then layer one side of each breast with mozzarella balls, tomatoes, and asparagus. Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Close and secure with toothpicks. Transfer to the prepared pan.

Step 4

Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until the juices run clear, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).