Asparagus Stuffed Chicken

Asparagus Stuffed Chicken ⠀ ⠀
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