How to Make Prosciutto-Stuffed Baked Chicken Breasts with Pesto - A Step-by-Step Guide

This recipe for Prosciutto-Stuffed Baked Chicken Breasts with Pesto is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion or just a regular weeknight dinner. The combination of tender chicken, flavorful pesto, and savory prosciutto creates a restaurant-quality dish that is sure to impress your family and friends.

Stuffed chicken breasts are a popular dish because they are easy to make and can be customized with a variety of ingredients. In this recipe, we use prosciut...

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Ingredients

  • olive oil cooking spray
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 slices smoked provolone cheese
  • 4 thin slices prosciutto
  • ½ cup pesto
  • 8 cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • 2 ⅔ tablespoons Italian-seasoned bread crumbs

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray an 11x7-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Slice a pocket lengthwise, horizontal to the cutting board, in each breast, leaving the tips intact and not slicing all the way through. The larger end of the breast should be a sort of cupped shape. Gently open each pocket, pointing the cut edge up, and leaving them on the cutting board. Lightly season with salt and pepper.
  • Place 1 slice provolone cheese on each chicken breast. Layer 1 slice prosciutto over cheese, lightly folding it so it does not hang over the edge of the chicken. Spoon 2 tablespoons pesto over each chicken breast and top with tomato pieces. Sprinkle seasoned bread crumbs over chicken. Arrange chicken in a single layer in the prepared baking dish, stuffing-side up.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 30 to 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Nutrition

    425 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 99mg
    • Sodium: 721mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 7g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 38g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 456mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 409mg