Springtime stuffed chicken with Smith's Chef Jeff

We are getting into the spring feeling with Smith's Chef Jeff and his delicious springtime stuffed chicken recipe.

Ingredients:

• 4 chicken breasts
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 8 slices of prosciutto
• 4 slices of brie cheese
• 16 asparagus spears, trimmed
• Olive oil, as needed
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp garlic, minced
• 1 small shallot, minced
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tbsp honey
• Chopped parsley (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F
2. Carefully slice a pocket into each chicken breast, cutting horizontally without cutting all the way through. Season with salt and pepper
3. Stuff each chicken breast with 4 asparagus spears and 1 slice of brie wrapped in 2 slices of prosciutto
4. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Sear chicken top side down for 4-6 minutes until golden. Flip. Transfer to a baking sheet and bake 10-15 minutes. Remove
5. In the same pan, melt butter. Add shallot and cook 2 minutes, then add garlic and cook another minute. Add heavy cream, lemon juice, and honey. Simmer about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
6. Serve chicken with sauce and garnish with parsley.