Florentine Prosciutto-Wrapped Chicken Recipe

Name: Florentine Prosciutto-Wrapped Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (10-ounce) box frozen spinach, defrosted; 3 tablespoons pine nuts; 1/2 cup ricotta cheese; 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese; 2 garlic cloves, grated or finely chopped; Salt and pepper; Freshly grated nutmeg; 6 chicken breasts; 6 slices (1/3 pound) Prosciutto di Parma; 3 to 4 tablespoons EVOO (extra-virgin olive oil)

Servings: persons

1 (10-ounce) box frozen spinach, defrosted
3 tablespoons pine nuts
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
2 garlic cloves, grated or finely chopped
Salt and pepper
Freshly grated nutmeg
6 chicken breasts
6 slices (1/3 pound) Prosciutto di Parma
3 to 4 tablespoons EVOO (extra-virgin olive oil)

1
Preheat the oven to 400F.
2
Wring out the defrosted spinach in a clean kitchen towel.
3
Lightly toast the pine nuts in a small dry skillet over medium heat.
4
Watch them so they dont burn.
5
Combine the nuts with the spinach in a bowl.
6
Mix in the cheeses, garlic, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
7
Cut into and acrossbut not all the way throughthe chicken breasts with a sharp knife, opening them up like a book.
8
Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
9
Fill each with a small mound of spinach stuffing.
10
Fold the chicken breasts back over the stuffing and wrap each breast with prosciutto to seal them up, being careful to cover the whole breast.
11
Brush the chicken all over with some EVOO and roast on a rimmed baking sheet for 18 to 20 minutes, until cooked through.

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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 (10-ounce) box frozen spinach, defrosted, 3 tablespoons pine nuts, 1/2 cup ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and more.

Yes, Florentine Prosciutto-Wrapped Chicken 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.

Florentine Prosciutto-Wrapped Chicken

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