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Chicken Stuffed with Asparagus

This is a recipe I make for me and my husband to enjoy together. My husband loves it. I like to serve it with rice and freshly sliced garden tomatoes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 skinless boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 6 to 8 asparagus stalks with ends trimmed
  • 4 cherry tomatoes chopped
  • slices of swiss cheese
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Italian dressing (store bought or homemade) I use Olive Garden dressing
  • 2 tooth picks

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Place Chicken on meat cutting board. Cut each chicken breast length wise to create a pocket. Do not cut all the way through.
  3. Sprinkle all the seasonings around and inside picket of chicken breast.
  4. Add asparagus, chopped tomatoes and Swiss cheese slices inside the pocket. Close tight with a tooth pick.
  5. Heat oil in skillet.
  6. Brown chicken breasts until they are golden brown. About 3 minutes per side.
  7. Place in baking dish and drizzle with the Italian dressing on top of the chicken breasts.
  8. Bake for approximately 20-25 minutes. Enjoy!