Prosciutto-Stuffed Baked Chicken Breasts with Pesto Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Italian Recipes. (Prosciutto-Stuffed Baked Chicken Breasts with Pesto Recipe). Here is an easy way to dress up your chicken for a weeknight, or for company! Use prepared pesto, or make your own! Add some flavorful prosciutto and some smoked provolone, pop in the oven, and use your time to make the sides.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Prosciutto-Stuffed Baked Chicken Breasts with Pesto Recipe

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

Italian Cheese Bread

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray an 11x7-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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).

Nutritional Information

Prosciutto-Stuffed Baked Chicken Breasts with Pesto Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 425

% Daily Value *

Protein: 38.3g 77%

Carbohydrates: 7.4g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 1.5g 6%

Sugars: 0.4g

Fat: 26.6g 41%

Saturated Fat: 10.2g 51%

Cholesterol: 98.9mg 33%

Vitamin A Iu: 766.9IU 15%

Niacin Equivalents: 17.4mg 134%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 34%

Vitamin C: 8.8mg 15%

Folate: 23mcg 6%

Calcium: 455.9mg 46%

Iron: 2.4mg 13%

Magnesium: 51.4mg 18%

Potassium: 408.7mg 11%

Sodium: 720.8mg 29%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 9%

Calories From Fat: 239.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.