Asparagus Stuffed Chicken w/Bacon

INGREDIENTS

• 4 chicken breasts about 5 ounces each

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1/2 teaspoon paprika

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1 cup grated mozzarella

• 16 spears asparagus trimmed

• 4 slices bacon

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INSTRUCTIONS

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. • Spray a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick spray.

• Butterfly cut the chicken.

• Drizzle the outside of the chicken with olive oil. • Mix together the garlic powder, paprika, and salt and sprinkle over each chicken breast.

• Open up the chicken breasts and lay 1/4 cup of mozzarella on the bottom portion of each breast.

• Top the cheese with 3-4 spears of asparagus, depending on how large each breast is.

• Bring the top of the chicken up over the asparagus to close.

• Cut each slice of bacon in half. Lay 2 half pieces over each breast, tucking the ends under the breast. • Bake for 35-40 minutes

• Serve & Enjoy!