Prosciutto-Wrapped Chicken Stuffed with Basil and Cheese Recipe

Name: Prosciutto-Wrapped Chicken Stuffed with Basil and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 whole Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts; 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella; 1/2 cups Basil Leaves; 4 slices Prosciutto; 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1/2 bunches Asparagus, Ends Trimmed And Cut Into 2-inch Pieces; 4 cups Arugula; 1/4 cups Fresh Lemon Juice; 1 pinch Coarse Salt And Freshly Ground Pepper

Servings: persons

2 whole Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
1 cup Shredded Mozzarella
1/2 cups Basil Leaves
4 slices Prosciutto
2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
1/2 bunches Asparagus, Ends Trimmed And Cut Into 2-inch Pieces
4 cups Arugula
1/4 cups Fresh Lemon Juice
1 pinch Coarse Salt And Freshly Ground Pepper

1
Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
2
With a sharp knife, slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally, but not all the way through.
3
Layer 1/4 cup shredded cheese, followed by half of the basil leaves on top of each.
4
Sprinkle a little salt and pepper on top and fold the breast flaps (gross?)
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back over.
6
Lay each chicken breast on top of 2 prosciutto slices and wrap around the breast.
7
Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium.
8
Add the chicken breasts to the pan and sear on each side for roughly 6 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and prosciutto is nice and crisp-ay.
9
Remove from pan and set aside to rest a few minutes.
10
Back in the pan, add a little more oil if needed and add the garlic; allow it to bloom 30 seconds.
11
Add the asparagus and saute 3 minutes, until crisp-tender.
12
Toss in the arugula and wilt, about a minute.
13
Add the lemon juice and season with a little salt and pepper, for good measure.
14
Serve chicken over a bed of sauteed greens, and get.
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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: 2 whole Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella, 1/2 cups Basil Leaves, 4 slices Prosciutto, and more.

Yes, Prosciutto-Wrapped Chicken Stuffed with Basil and Cheese 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.

Prosciutto-Wrapped Chicken Stuffed with Basil and Cheese

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