This prosciutto stuffed chicken breast is the perfect dish to make when I want to impress dinner guests! Breaded and baked stuffed chicken breast filled with thin slices of ham and creamy burrata cheese is my definition of gourmet. But this chicken recipe is so easy to make with just 7 ingredients and less than 1 hour.
Prosciutto and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe
Ever since making my favorite stuffed chicken breast recipe, I’ve been finding new filling options for a consistent stream of yummy meals. And trust me, this idea is one of the best.
Stuffing chicken breast with salty slices of prosciutto and soft burrata is like getting all the best parts of a charcuterie board in a dinner-worthy dish! The seasoned breadcrumbs create a delicious and crunchy coating on the chicken, and it bakes up nice and juicy in the oven. I’m obsessed with how melty the cheese gets, and every bite is just drool-worthy.
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Variations to Try
Add a little spice by tossing some crushed red pepper flakes into the breadcrumbs! Or add sun-dried tomatoes to the cheesy prosciutto filling for the ultimate Italian-inspired stuffed chicken breast.
How to Store and Reheat
Store prosciutto stuffed chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days, or in the freezer for 3 months. For best results, reheat in the oven or on the stovetop until warmed through.
Notes and Tips
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels before starting to help the breading stick better.
- Don’t overstuff the chicken breasts with prosciutto and cheese or it will be tough to cook it evenly.
- Browning the chicken on the stovetop before baking just helps to give a crispy finish!
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Prosciutto Stuffed Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 large chicken breasts 10 ounces each
- 1 egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- dash black pepper
- 8 ounces burrata cheese
- ¼ pound prosciutto (8 thin slices)
- 4 tablespoons olive oil divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Pat chicken breasts dry with a paper towel. 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.4 large chicken breasts
- 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.½ 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 2 ounces of burrata and then 2 thin slices of prosciutto.8 ounces burrata cheese, ¼ pound prosciutto
- Heat 2 tablespoons 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. Then transfer to a foil lined baking sheet.
- Add 2 more tablespoons of olive oil to the skillet and repeat with the other 2 chicken breasts.
- 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
How to Make Prosciutto Stuffed Chicken Breast Step by Step
Prepare the Chicken: Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Then use a sharp knife to slice pockets into the side of each of the breasts.
Coat in Egg: Whisk an egg in a medium bowl. Then, dip each chicken breast into the egg mixture to coat.
Coat with Breadcrumbs: In a shallow bowl, combine ½ cup of breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon of garlic salt, 1 teaspoon of oregano, and a dash of black pepper. Dip the egg-coated chicken breasts into the breadcrumb mixture, and fully coat.
Stuff the Chicken: Stuff each chicken breast with 2 ounces of burrata cheese and 2 slices of prosciutto.
Sear: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes per side, then place on a a foil-lined baking tray.
Bake: Bake breaded stuffed chicken at 400°F for 20-25 minutes. Then let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Can I wrap the burrata with prosciutto?
That sounds delicious! Let me know how it turns out!
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?
I think that’s a great idea!
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.
Yum! That sounds great!!
Easy quick recipe. Only issue was it was a bit dry
Oh no! I hope you give it another shot
What breadcrumbs did you use? It looks so nice and golden?
I just used standard progresso breadcrumbs!