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 box frozen spinach, defrosted; 3 tablespoons pine nuts; 1/2 cup ricotta cheese; 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano; 2 cloves garlic, grated or finely chopped; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; A few grates nutmeg; 6 chicken breasts; 6 slices prosciutto di Parma, 1/3 pound; 3 to 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2
Wring out defrosted spinach in clean kitchen towel.
3
Toast nuts and combine with spinach in a bowl, mix in cheeses, garlic, salt, pepper and nutmeg.
4
Cut into and across but not all the way through the chicken breasts, opening them up like a book with a sharp knife.
5
Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
6
Fill each with a small mound of stuffing.
7
Flap chicken breasts back over stuffing and wrap each breast with prosciutto to seal them, carefully covering the whole breast.
8
Brush chicken all over with some extra-virgin olive oil and roast 18 to 20 minutes until cooked through.

1068

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 box frozen spinach, defrosted, 3 tablespoons pine nuts, 1/2 cup ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, 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.

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Florentine Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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