Description
Deliciously stuffed chicken breasts filled with Fontina cheese, prosciutto, and fresh spinach, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Fontina cheese, shredded
- 4 slices prosciutto, chopped
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix the Fontina cheese, prosciutto, spinach, garlic, salt, pepper, and basil until well combined.
- Using a sharp knife, create a pocket in each chicken breast by slicing it horizontally, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the cheese mixture, securing the opening with toothpicks if necessary.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the stuffed chicken breasts for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top of the chicken and transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This recipe works well with different types of cheese or additional vegetables.
- Ensure the chicken is cooked through to prevent any foodborne illness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg