With ingredients like mozzarella cheese sticks, some deli meat and pesto, the chicken I had on hand transformed in no time into a delicious dinner. This Cheesy Prosciutto Stuffed Chicken with Pesto is on the table in 30 minutes and the flavors? Wow! This one delivers!
Cheesy Prosciutto Stuffed Chicken
Whenever I get a little twinge of hunger, sometimes I grab an apple and some mozzarella cheese sticks and I’m good to go until dinner.
For this Prosciutto Stuffed Chicken I decided to wrap each mozzarella stick around a piece of prosciutto (or you can do it with salami, too) and stuffed a chicken breast by slicing a nice pocket into each one.
Two or three wrapped cheese sticks should do the trick per chicken breast.
It will depend on the size of your chicken breast, these were monsters I picked up at the new Sprouts that opened nearby.
Secure the pocket opening on each breast with toothpicks before cooking to seal the flavor and cheese inside each.
With a little salt and pepper, a 2 minute pan sear on both sides then some white wine went in the pan. I covered the chicken and let them cook on low for 10 minutes.
These were beautifully cooked, tender, juicy and so good!
I had made some pasta the evening before and still had some fresh pesto. This was spooned on top and I sprinkled a little more parmesan cheese on top before serving.
Talk about good! The gooey mozzarella cheese and the salty prosciutto inside was delicious and the pan sauce? WOW, this drizzled on top was fantastic and so easy. I served these with a side of sautéed zucchini and dinner was done.
For other pesto recipes, try my Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta, Pull Apart Cheesy Pesto Bread, Pesto Black Pepper Pancetta Breadsticks, or this Caprese Stuffed Chicken Breast. Enjoy!
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Cheesy Prosciutto Stuffed Chicken with Pesto
Ingredients
- 1.5 - 2 lbs chicken breasts (See Note 1)
- 12 mozzarella cheese sticks (See Note 2)
- 12 slices prosciutto or salami
- salt
- black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup pesto
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Wrap each mozzarella cheese stick with a piece of prosciutto. Set aside.
- Slice a pocket into the side of each chicken breast horizontally. Insert 2-3 prosciutto wrapped mozzarella sticks inside and secure with toothpicks.
- In a large skillet add the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Season each chicken breast on both sides with salt and pepper. Brown on each side for several minutes. Add the white wine and cover immediately. Turn heat to low and cook for 10 minutes or until internal temperature is 165°F.
- Remove toothpicks and serve with topped with a spoonful of pesto and Parmesan cheese. Spoon pan juices over all.
Notes
- I typically make this using four chicken breasts.
- The other day I saw these already made up in the deli section of a market, I think it was Trader Joe's. They look perfect!
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The flavor combinations going on in this recipe make it one of my all-time favorites to make!
This recipe is FANTASTIC….Definitely going to make this for company at holiday time using green oesto alternating with sundried tomato pesto….I think it would be so festive using both red and green pestos…Thanks Kevin😊
Now you talking Christina!
I remember this one Kevin! Such a tasty, mouthwatering dish!
Thank you Mary Ann. A cheesetastic favorite!
I love how simple this recipe is, but that it’s elegant enough for a date night or dinner party. And so much flavor!!
Me too! 😉
Hubby and I just had prosciutto wrapped stuffed chicken breasts this past Saturday! Love the idea of putting the prosciutto inside! Looks like a fabulous meal, Kevin…perfect for entertaining too 🙂
Mmmmm, good minds think and eat alike! 🙂
Another great one Kevin!!! I made this last night with a few substitutions (didn’t have prosciutto – used salami, didn’t have moz sticks – used muenster cheese slices cut in strips and wrapped that. It was great! Family loved it and it will be on the short list for a weeknight meal. I also added some sliced brown mushrooms to the pan close to the end… liked that too! THANK YOU!!!!
So happy you enjoyed this one Ashley! Thanks for coming back to let me know. 🙂
I made this recipe last night and it was a total hit! My 9 and 11 year olds loved it and my husband thought it was super delicious. Everyone at the table gave it a thumbs up to make again because it was so yummy! Super fast and easy to make! It is the perfect mid-week recipe for busy families!!!!!
Thanks Mary for dropping back and letting me know. If there are any leftover it’s great in a sandwich, too! 🙂
Man, is that mouthwatering! Your pictures just get better and better!
Thanks so much Jeff, really appreciate it!
Hey Kevin. These look absolutely delicious and so juicy! Great idea using the mozarella sticks!
Thanks Dorothy, it’s a favorite and so darn easy. 😉
I am drooling. This looks amazing! What a creative idea. I love to cook with prosciutto, and of course cheese. Yummy gooey cheese. This is a great recipe!
Can’t go wrong with those two right? This is a keeper, thanks Danielle!
What a great idea to wrap the mozzarella stick! These look incredibly delicious, Kevin!
Even without the pesto these are a knockout Marissa. Thanks!