Prosciutto-Stuffed Baked Chicken Breasts with Pesto

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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.

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

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

Directions

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

  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.

  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.

  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).

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

425 Calories
27g Fat
7g Carbs
38g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 425
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27g 34%
Saturated Fat 10g 51%
Cholesterol 99mg 33%
Sodium 721mg 31%
Total Carbohydrate 7g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2g 5%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 38g
Vitamin C 9mg 44%
Calcium 456mg 35%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 409mg 9%

* 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.

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