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?Asparagus Stuffed Chicken Breast?⠀⠀
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INGREDIENTS⠀⠀
4 large chicken breasts⠀⠀
1 tbsp lemon zest⠀⠀
salt & pepper⠀⠀
12 asparagus stalks, trimmed⠀⠀
3 slices mozzarella cheese⠀⠀
1 tsp garlic powder⠀⠀
1 tsp paprika⠀⠀
1 tbsp olive oil⠀⠀
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INSTRUCTIONS⠀⠀
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.⠀⠀
Cut the chicken breast in half, length-wise. do not cut all the way though.⠀⠀
You need to create a pocket into each chicken breast.⠀⠀
Season the inside of the chicken breast w/ lemon zest, salt & pepper.⠀⠀
Place chicken on work surface & lay the mozzarella cheese & 3 asparagus inside of each chicken breast & fold over, enclosing the filling.⠀⠀
In a small bowl mix together salt, pepper garlic powder & paprika. Then season the outside of the chicken breast w/ this spice mixture.⠀⠀
Heat a large & oven safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil.⠀⠀
Sear the chicken for 3 to 5 minutes each side & until the chicken is golden brown on top.⠀⠀
Place the chicken in the oven.⠀⠀
Bake for 20 minutes. Make sure the chicken reaches the internal temperature of 165 degrees.
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