PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED STUFFED CHICKEN WITH PESTO AND SPINACH

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Prosciutto-Wrapped Stuffed Chicken with Pesto and Spinach image

Chicken breasts are stuffed with spinach, cheese, and pesto before they're wrapped in prosciutto.

Provided by mikicia

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons pesto, or more to taste
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped, or more to taste
6 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
3 teaspoons flavor-enhancing salt and vegetable seasoning (such as Vegeta®), or to taste
12 slices prosciutto

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Mix spinach, feta cheese, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, pesto, and garlic together in a bowl until well combined.
  • Place chicken breasts on a flat work surface. Slice horizontally through the middle, being careful not to cut all the way through to the other side. Open the 2 sides and spread them out like an open book. Pound chicken using a meat tenderizer until it is about 1/2-inch thick.
  • Spoon 1 to 2 tablespoons filling into breasts and form into little bundles. Sprinkle each with vegetable seasoning. Wrap 2 pieces prosciutto around each chicken breast. Place in a shallow baking dish and cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Uncover and continue to bake until chicken breasts are no longer pink in the centers, about 20 minutes more. Remove from the oven.
  • Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  • Return chicken to the oven and broil for an additional 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 506.9 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Cholesterol 124.8 mg, Fat 36.7 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 38.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.8 g, Sodium 1205.2 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

Great Leer
[email protected]

I made this dish for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors.


Mafalda Rodrigues
[email protected]

This is one of my favorite chicken recipes. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


abc 1
[email protected]

I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe for a special occasion.


amar rajbanshi
[email protected]

This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I made it with some roasted chicken and it was delicious.


Jenice
[email protected]

I'm not a big fan of pesto, but I really enjoyed this dish. The flavors were well-balanced and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Ben Hassine Ahmed
[email protected]

I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the stuffing was flavorful.


Golden Hasan
[email protected]

This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The end result is a beautiful and delicious meal.


Emma Hesmondhalgh
[email protected]

I was a bit skeptical about this recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was delicious.


Gill Saab
[email protected]

I've made this dish several times and it's always a favorite. The combination of flavors is just perfect.


Ashik Farhan
[email protected]

This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are amazing.


Erindale L
[email protected]

I made this for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Nikki Mudgett
[email protected]

This dish was incredible! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the pesto and spinach stuffing was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.