Prosciutto and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe - (VIDEO!!!) (2024)

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This Prosciutto and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe is the perfect chicken recipe for impressing guests! It may sound a bit fancy, but if you can bake a chicken breast you’ve got this one in the bag. The crispy breaded chicken, salty prosciutto and soft burrata all come together beautifully!

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Why We Love This Stuffed Chicken Recipe

This burrata stuffed chicken is sure to please the pickiest of guests at an upscale dinner party, or be the ultimate simple feast for your family on a buys week night. Here’s why you’ll love it as much as I do:

  • SO Flavorful: The flavors of burrata cheese (the queen of all cheeses), salty prosciutto, and tender chicken, makes this a winning recipe.
  • Impressive: I love serving stuffed chicken breasts! It’s such an easy, fun way to elevate a simple cut of meat.
  • Cheesy: Burrata cheese melts to the very best consistency when baked in the center of a chicken breast.

What else can I add?

You can always add a little spice by tossing some crushed red pepper flakes into the breadcrumbs! Sun-dried tomatoes would also be tasty as part of the stuffing – just make sure they’re not oily.

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How to Store and Reheat

Store your burrata stuffed chicken breasts in an airtight container in the fridge for about 3-4 days. Reheat for 30 seconds at a time in the microwave until warmed through.

Serving Suggestions

These prosciutto burrata stuffed chicken breasts are best served over mashed potatoes. Check out this recipe for Instant Pot Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes! Made with red skinned potatoes, loaded with garlic and parmesan cheese, ready in less than 30 minutes.

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“This was very easy to make and it was delicious!” – FollowingFoxy

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4.68 from 53 votes

Prosciutto Stuffed Chicken Recipe

This easy prosciutto stuffed chicken breast is filled with thin slices of ham and creamy Boursin cheese, then pan-seared in a crispy breadcrumb coating for a melt-in-your-mouth chicken dinner.

Prep: 15 minutes minutes

Cook: 25 minutes minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

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Ingredients

  • 4 large chicken breasts 10 ounces each
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • dash black pepper
  • 8 ounces burrata cheese
  • 1/4 pound prosciutto (8 thin slices)
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil divided

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F

  • Pat chicken breasts dry with a paper towel.

    4 large chicken breasts

  • Using a sharp knife, make an incision in the side of each chicken breast about 3 inches long and 2 inches deep–make sure you do not cut through the chicken breast, it needs to serve as a pocket.

  • Crack an egg into a shallow bowl and whisk it with a fork.

    1 egg

  • In another shallow bowl combine breadcrumbs, garlic salt, oregano and black pepper.

    1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon garlic salt, 1 teaspoon oregano, dash black pepper

  • Working with 1 chicken breast at a time, dip first into the egg mixture to coat and then immediately in the breadcrumb mixture, and set aside.

  • Repeat with each chicken breast.

  • Stuff each chicken breast first with 2oz of burrata and then 2 thin slices of prosciutto.

    8 ounces burrata cheese, 1/4 pound prosciutto

  • Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

    4 tablespoons olive oil

  • Add chicken breasts to the skillet, working in 2 batches (2 breasts at a time).

  • Brown chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes on each side.

  • Transfer to a foil lined baking sheet.

  • Add 2 more tbsp of olive oil to the skillet and repeat with the other 2 chicken breasts.

  • Transfer baking sheet to the oven.

  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

  • Remove from oven, let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Storage: Store prosciutto stuffed chicken breasts in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Prosciutto Stuffed Chicken Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 711Calories from Fat 423

% Daily Value*

Fat 47g72%

Saturated Fat 15g94%

Cholesterol 244mg81%

Sodium 1146mg50%

Potassium 933mg27%

Carbohydrates 10g3%

Protein 64g128%

Vitamin A 525IU11%

Vitamin C 2.7mg3%

Calcium 351mg35%

Iron 2.1mg12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Author: Becky Hardin

Course:Main Course

Cuisine:Italian

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How to Make Prosciutto and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Step by Step

Prepare the chicken:Pat all 4 chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Then, use a sharp knife to slice pockets into each of the breasts.

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Coat in egg: Crack an egg in a bowl and whisk with a fork. Then, dip each chicken breast into the egg mixture to coat.

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Coat with breadcrumbs: Mix together 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1 tsp garlic salt, 1 tsp oregano and a dash of black pepper in a bowl. Dip the egg coated chicken breasts into the breadcrumb mixture.

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Stuff them: Stuff each breast with 2oz of burrata and 2 slices of prosciutto.

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Sear: Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes per side.

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Bake: Bake at 400°F for 20-25 minutes.

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  1. Prosciutto and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe - (VIDEO!!!) (20)EUGEN M says

    Prosciutto and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe - (VIDEO!!!) (21)
    Can I wrap the burrata with prosciutto?

    Reply

    • Prosciutto and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe - (VIDEO!!!) (22)Becky Hardin says

      That sounds delicious! Let me know how it turns out!

      Reply

      • Prosciutto and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe - (VIDEO!!!) (23)Eugen M says

        Prosciutto and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe - (VIDEO!!!) (24)
        wrapping it made less of a mess and it turned out great. also I was wondering if I flatten the chicken with a hammer, and rolled it would that also be good?

        Reply

        • Prosciutto and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe - (VIDEO!!!) (25)Becky Hardin says

          I think that’s a great idea!

          Reply

  2. Prosciutto and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe - (VIDEO!!!) (26)FollowingFoxy says

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    This was very easy to make and it was delicious!
    I paired it with Trader Joe’s organic white cheddar mac n’ cheese and roasted broccoli.

    Reply

    • Prosciutto and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe - (VIDEO!!!) (28)Becky Hardin says

      Yum! That sounds great!!

      Reply

  3. Prosciutto and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe - (VIDEO!!!) (29)Bob Percopo says

    Prosciutto and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe - (VIDEO!!!) (30)
    Easy quick recipe. Only issue was it was a bit dry

    Reply

    • Prosciutto and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe - (VIDEO!!!) (31)Becky Hardin says

      Oh no! I hope you give it another shot

      Reply

  4. Prosciutto and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe - (VIDEO!!!) (32)Crystal Croteau says

    What breadcrumbs did you use? It looks so nice and golden?

    Reply

    • Prosciutto and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe - (VIDEO!!!) (33)Becky Hardin says

      I just used standard progresso breadcrumbs!

      Reply

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Prosciutto and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe - (VIDEO!!!)? ›

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place baking sheet in oven. Bake for33-36 minutes.

What's the best way to stuff chicken breast? ›

How to stuff a chicken breast
  1. Place one hand on top of chicken to keep it steady. Insert a sharp knife in the middle of the thickest part. ...
  2. Make a slit about 5cm long. Run the knife into the breast until it's three-quarters of the way through. ...
  3. Fill with stuffing.

How to cook chicken breast so they are tender and juicy? ›

Instructions
  1. Flatten the chicken breasts. ...
  2. Season the chicken breasts. ...
  3. Heat the pan. ...
  4. Cook the chicken breasts over medium heat for 1 minute without moving. ...
  5. Flip the chicken breasts. ...
  6. Turn the heat down to low. ...
  7. Cover the pan and cook on low for 10 minutes. ...
  8. Turn off the heat and let sit for an additional 10 minutes.

How to cook Von's stuffed chicken breast? ›

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place baking sheet in oven. Bake for33-36 minutes.

Is it better to bake chicken at 350 or 400? ›

You can roast or bake anywhere between 325 and 450 degrees F. When roasting a whole chicken, a nice rule of them is to start at 400 to 425 degrees F and then turn the oven down to 350 after 15 minutes and cook until the internal temp of the chicken is 165 – 175 degrees F on an instant read thermometer.

How do you keep chicken breast moist when baking? ›

Cooking them at high heat ensures crispy, caramelised edges while retaining a moist, tender consistency on the inside. Once the chicken is golden and caramelised, it's cooked! Let it rest for about 5 minutes to recirculate all of those natural juices through the meat.

How do chefs get chicken so tender? ›

Low and slow cooking methods like braising, stewing, or smoking are most effective when trying to create tender, succulent chicken.

Should I cover chicken breast with foil when baking? ›

When chicken is covered while baking, it traps steam and moisture within the dish, resulting in juicier results. The covering helps prevent excessive evaporation and keeps the chicken moist throughout the cooking process. Preventing dryness. Chicken tends to dry out more quickly when exposed to direct heat.

What's the best way to cook chicken breast so it doesn't dry out? ›

Her suggestion: Place boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a pan in a single layer, cover with a few inches of liquid (water, broth, etc.), add flavorings (spices, salt, herbs, soy sauce, etc.), then bring the liquid just barely to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat so the liquid simmers.

What part of the stuffed chicken should you take the temperature of in order to be safe? ›

The poultry is safely cooked when the food thermometer reaches a safe minimum internal temperature of 165 °F in the innermost part of the thigh and wing and the thickest part of the breast. The center of the stuffing should also reach 165 °F.

How to flavor inside of chicken breast? ›

First, cook a diced onion and set aside. Then roughly chop a handful of pitted Medjool dates, pistachio nuts, and fresh herbs such as parsley and sage. Mix together with breadcrumbs and the cooked onion and stuff into your chicken breast before baking.

Why is Costco chicken so moist? ›

The reason Costco's chicken is so juicy is because of a salt solution pumped inside, which is basically like super-brining. That makes the meat moist and evenly seasoned every time, delivering a consistent—though there has been some Reddit uproar about weird-tasting chicken lately in some states—tasting chicken.

What is the minimum internal cooking temperature for a stuffed chicken breast? ›

The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) recommends cooking whole chicken and parts of chicken (like the breasts, legs, thighs, wings and giblets), ground poultry, and stuffing to 165 degrees F.

What is the proper way to stuff poultry? ›

If stuffing whole poultry, the ingredients for the stuffing can be prepared ahead of time. Keep wet and dry ingredients separated and chill. Mix wet and dry ingredients just before putting stuffing into a casserole or filling the bird's cavity. Make sure the bird is loosely stuffed and cook immediately after stuffing.

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