Chicken With Pesto And Prosciutto Recipe

Name: Chicken With Pesto And Prosciutto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb boneless chicken breast; 4 ounces softened cream cheese; 1 tablespoon prepared pesto sauce; 2 -4 prosciutto, slices; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon water; 1/4 cup flour; 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs; salt and pepper; olive oil

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2
Mix softened cream cheese and pesto and set aside.
3
Season flour with salt and pepper on sheet of wax paper. Set aside.
4
Mix egg and water in bowl. Set aside.
5
Pour panko into flat container. Season with thyme or oregano, if desired. Set aside.
6
Pound chicken breasts to 1/4 inch thickness. Place prosciutto slice on top of chicken and put about 1.5 T of cream cheese mixture on top. Roll chicken breast and secure ends with toothpicks.
7
Dredge chicken in seasoned flour, roll in egg wash, and then cover with panko crumbs. Sprinkle olive oil over to ensure crumbs will brown.
8
Place in shallow, greased baking pan and bake 15-20 minutes. Turn oven to broil and broil 3-4 minutes to crisp up and brown the outside.
9
Serve.

298

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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: 1/2 lb boneless chicken breast, 4 ounces softened cream cheese, 1 tablespoon prepared pesto sauce, 2 -4 prosciutto, slices, and more.

Yes, Chicken With Pesto And Prosciutto 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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Chicken With Pesto And Prosciutto

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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