Spinach And Cheese Stuffed Chicken

Spinach And Cheese Stuffed Chicken
  • Author: Anonymous

Tender chicken breasts filled with a savory mixture of spinach, goat cheese, and Parmesan, then wrapped in prosciutto and baked to crispy perfection. This delightful dish is elegant yet easy to prepare, making it a perfect choice for a delicious weeknight dinner or a special occasion meal. Serve straight from the oven for a satisfying and flavorful dining experience.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • Olive oil as needed
  • 2 cups baby spinach, chopped
  • 1/4 lb. fresh goat cheese, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, about 1 1/2 lb. total
  • 4 large thin slices prosciutto or cooked ham

Instructions

  • Preheat an oven to 400°F (200°C). Oil a shallow baking dish just large enough to hold the chicken breasts in a single layer.
  • In a bowl, mix together the spinach, goat cheese and Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Place each chicken breast on a work surface. Holding a sharp knife parallel to the work surface, cut each breast in half lengthwise almost all the way through. Spread one-fourth of the spinach-cheese mixture in the center of each breast. Fold the chicken breast closed and season with salt and pepper. Wrap 1 prosciutto slice tightly around each chicken breast and place in the prepared dish.
  • Bake until the prosciutto is crisp and the chicken is opaque throughout, about  20 minutes. Serve directly from the dish. Serves 4.
  • Adapted from Williams-Sonoma <i>One Pot of the Day</i>, by Kate McMillan (Weldon Owen, 2012)

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Yield

Serves 4.