Asparagus Stuffed Chicken

How to make Asparagus Stuffed Chicken

Ingredients

– 2-4 large skinless, boneless chicken breast

– 2-4 slices Swiss or Mozzarella cheese

– Garlic powder (to taste)

– Onion powder (to taste)

– Paprika (to taste)

– Italian seasoning (to taste)

– Salt and black pepper

– 8 asparagus spears, trimmed

– 1/4 cup Panko bread crumbs (optional)

Directions

– Preheat an oven to 375 degrees. Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.

– Place chicken breast between resealable freezer bag on counter top. Firmly pound the chicken with the smooth side of a meat mallet to an even thickness of about 1/4 inch.

– Sprinkle each side with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, italian seasoning, salt and pepper.

– Place 4 spears of asparagus down the center of a chicken breast, then place cheese on top

– Repeat with the other chicken breast, and roll the chicken around the asparagus and cheese to make a roll. Tie rolls with string or use toothpicks.

– Place the rolls seam sides down in the prepared baking dish, and sprinkle each with about 2 tablespoons of bread crumbs.

– Bake in the preheated oven until the juices run clear when pricked with a fork, about 25 minutes.