Cheesy Prosciutto Chicken Recipe
Cheesy Chicken Prosciutto is a delicious and simple recipe perfect for those busy weeknights. This easy chicken recipe consists of pan seared chicken, prosciutto ham, provolone cheese, and fresh basil. From start to finish, this Sheet Pan Prosciutto Chicken is made in under 30 minutes and is sure to please!
Servings: 4
Calories: 440kcal
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut in half lengthwise
- Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 4 slices prosciutto sliced in half
- 16 fresh basil leaves
- 8 slices provolone cheese or mozzarella
Instructions
- Set oven to Broil.
- Sprinkle each chicken breast half with pepper on both sides. Press down to adhere.
- Add olive oil and butter to a large skillet and heat over medium high heat.
- Once butter is melted and oil/butter are glistening/crackling, add the chicken in batches and brown on each side for 3-4 minutes or until fully cooked (internal temperature should be 165F)
- Transfer cooked chicken to a large ungreased baking sheet (or two if you need the space).
- Top each breast half with ½ slice prosiutto, then two leaves basil, then slice of cheese.
- Broil for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted to your liking.
- Enjoy!
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Nutrition
Serving: 2halves chicken | Calories: 440kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 131mg | Sodium: 724mg | Potassium: 511mg | Vitamin A: 785IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 432mg | Iron: 0.8mg