Asparagus Stuffed Chicken

This tasty Keto recipe calls for crisp asparagus spears and juicy chicken breasts stuffed with savory mozzarella cheese. It tastes great and fills you up, and its a great low-carb dinner option.

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 bunch of asparagus spears, trimmed
• 4 slices of mozzarella cheese
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 375F 190C

Using a sharp knife, butterfly each chicken breast

Season the inside of each chicken breast with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning

Place a slice of mozzarella cheese on one side of each chicken breast

Arrange a few asparagus spears on top of the cheese

Fold the other half of the chicken breast over the asparagus and cheese, enclosing the filling

Secure with toothpicks if necessary

Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat

Sear the stuffed chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown

Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center

Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired