Cheesy Asparagus Stuffed Chicken

Cheesy Asparagus Stuffed Chicken

from delish.com
10 min

Chicken breasts are stuffed with tender asparagus spears and melty mozzarella in this simple skillet supper. Winner winner cheesy chicken dinner!

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 170 g fresh mozzarella, cut into 4 thick slices
  • 20 g drained, thinly sliced, oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
  • 12 thin stalks asparagus, trimmed
  • Flaky sea 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

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 200°C (180ºC Fan). 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. 2

    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. 3

    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. 4

    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. 5

    Transfer skillet to oven and bake until chicken is cooked through and an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 75°C, 8 to 10 minutes.

  6. 6

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

  7. 7

    Divide chicken among plates. Spoon sauce over.