Chicken Stuffed With Fontina, Prosciutto And Basil

Name: Chicken Stuffed With Fontina, Prosciutto And Basil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Four 6-ounce skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, tenders removed and reserved for another use; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 ounce Fontina, Manchego or fresh Pecorino Romano cheese, shaved with a vegetable peeler; 1 ounce thinly sliced prosciutto (about 4 slices), trimmed of all visible fat; 4 basil leaves; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 small shallot, minced; 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1/4 cup chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth

Servings: persons

1
Using a knife, cut into the side of each chicken breast half to create a pocket; do not cut all the way through. Season the pockets with salt and pepper and stuff them with the Fontina, prosciutto and basil leaves. Close the chicken pockets, tucking in any filling. Pound with a meat pounder to flatten slightly.
2
In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons of the olive oil until shimmering. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and cook over moderately high heat, turning once, until golden and cooked through and the cheese is beginning to melt, about 12 minutes. Transfer to plates, cover loosely and keep warm.
3
Add the remaining 1 teaspoon of olive oil to the skillet along with the shallot and cook over moderate heat until softened. Add the tomatoes and cook, tossing, until heated through, about 2 minutes. Add the vinegar and cook until nearly evaporated, about 30 seconds. Add the stock, season with salt and pepper and simmer until slightly reduced, about 2 minutes. Spoon the tomato sauce over the chicken and serve.
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Notes: One serving 270 calories, 8 gm total fat, 4 gm saturated fat, 7 gm carb.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Four 6-ounce skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, tenders removed and reserved for another use, Salt and freshly ground pepper, 1 ounce Fontina, Manchego or fresh Pecorino Romano cheese, shaved with a vegetable peeler, 1 ounce thinly sliced prosciutto (about 4 slices), trimmed of all visible fat, and more.

Yes, Chicken Stuffed With Fontina, Prosciutto And Basil falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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