Asparagus & Cheese Stuffed Chicken {Low-carb/ Keto Friendly!}

This isn't your ordinary chicken recipe, it's extraordinary! Asparagus Stuffed Chicken is juicy, cheesy, and positively delicious. You can quickly whip up a batch in under 30 minutes, so it's fantastic for busy evenings. PLUS, it makes a perfect low-carb or keto meal!

📝 Ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teasponn paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 slices mozzarella cheese ((can repalce with melting cheese of choice if desired))
• 12 stalks asparagus ((ends trimmed))
• fresh lemon juice ((optional))

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Preheat oven to 400F.
2. 2Place chicken breasts on a cutting board and cut ¾ way through to form pockets.
3. 3Season chicken with garlic powder, paprika, thyme, oregano, and salt.
4. 4Stuff the chicken breasts with mozzarella slices and asparagus; secure with toothpicks.
5. 5Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts to the hot pan and 4-5 minutes per side or until seared and lightly browned.
6. 6Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 15 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165F.
7. 7Remove toothpicks and drizzle with fresh lemon. Serve immediately.