Prosciutto-Wrapped Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Name: Prosciutto-Wrapped Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Prep time: 1 h 5 min
Cook time: 1 h 5 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 Tbsps balsamic vinegar; 59 milliliters plain bread crumbs; 1 Tbsp butter; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 177 milliliters chicken broth; 79 milliliters dried cherries, chopped; 1 egg yolk; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon fresh oregano, minced; 2 Tbsps finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese; 4 slices thin slices prosciutto; 2 servings salt and pepper to taste; 340 grams skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; 1 Tbsp vegetable oil

Prosciutto-Wrapped Stuffed Chicken Breasts might be just the main course you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains roughly 45g of protein, 32g of fat, and a total of 591 calories. This recipe serves 2. If you have cherries, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, prosciutto, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour and 5 minutes.

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

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Oven

Brush the inside of an oven-proof skillet with vegetable oil. Set aside.

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Vegetable Oil

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Frying Pan

Oven

Mix cherries, bread crumbs, egg yolk, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, olive oil, thyme, oregano, garlic, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper until combined.

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Cayenne Pepper

Black Pepper

Breadcrumbs

Parmigiano Reggiano

Olive Oil

Cherries

Egg Yolk

Oregano

Cheese

Garlic

Thyme

Salt

Cut a 1-inch slit in each chicken breast by slicing at an angle from the thick end of the breast toward the thinner end.

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Chicken Breast

Open flap and place one butterflied chicken breast between two sheets of heavy plastic (resealable freezer bags work well) on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound chicken with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a thickness of 1/2-inch. Repeat with the other breast.

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Chicken Breast

Meat

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Meat Tenderizer

Place half the stuffing on each chicken breast, place each breast on a piece of plastic wrap and roll into a tight roll, twisting the ends of the plastic wrap to hold create a tight package.

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Chicken Breast

Stuffing

Roll

Wrap

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Plastic Wrap

On a piece of plastic wrap, slightly overlap 2 slices of prosciutto so they are as wide as the rolled chicken breast. Unwrap rolled chicken breast and place the breast at one end of the prosciutto.

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Chicken Breast

Prosciutto

Wrap

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Plastic Wrap

Roll prosciutto around the stuffed breast using the plastic to make a tight roll. Repeat with the second stuffed breast and remaining 2 slices of prosciutto.

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Prosciutto

Roll

Lay 4 pieces of string on the cutting board, about 1-inch apart.

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Cutting Board

Place chicken roll across the strings, and tie each into a knot to keep the chicken from unrolling. Repeat for the second stuffed breast.

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Whole Chicken

Roll

Place stuffed, rolled chicken breasts in the prepared skillet and bake in the preheated oven until the prosciutto is browned and crispy and chicken is no longer pink, about 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

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Chicken Breast

Prosciutto

Whole Chicken

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Kitchen Thermometer

Oven

Frying Pan

Remove chicken to a plate and loosely cover with aluminum foil.

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Whole Chicken

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Aluminum Foil

Drain grease from the pan as desired, leaving juice and browned bits.

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Juice

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Frying Pan

Pour in chicken stock and balsamic vinegar, and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook, while scraping the browned bits from the bottom of the pan, until liquid has reduced by half, 5 to 6 minutes.

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Balsamic Vinegar