PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED CHICKEN BREAST STUFFED WITH RICOTTA & SPINACH

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Categories     Cheese     Chicken     Leafy Green     Pork

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 6 - 7 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt and pepper
3 tablespoons EVOO
1 large clove garlic, grated or minced
4 cups baby spinach
A pinch freshly grated or ground nutmeg
1/2 cup drained fresh ricotta
1/2 cup (loosely packed) freshly, finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or Grana Padano
8 slices prosciutto di Parma (preferably "reserve" quality), thinly sliced
1 lemon, halved

Steps:

  • Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees . Butterfly the chicken by slicing horizontally into the thick, long side of each breast, taking care not to slice all the way through. Open each breast like a book and place on a work surface. Using a mallet, pound the chicken to even it out a bit. Season both sides with salt and pepper. In a medium skillet, heat 1 tbsp. EVOO, one turn of the pan, over medium. Add the garlic and stir 30 seconds. Add the spinach and stir until wilted, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the nutmeg; season. Drain the spinach well, let cool, then finely chop. (You will have 3 to 4 tablespoons chopped spinach.) In a medium bowl, mix the spinach with the cheeses; season. Spread some of the spinach mixture on one side of each chicken breast, leaving a small border. Close the other half of the chicken breast over the filling to cover. Wrap each chicken breast with 2 slices prosciutto. In a large, ovenproof skillet, heat the remaining 2 tbsp. EVOO, two turns of the pan, over medium-high. Add the chicken and cook until the prosciutto is browned, 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast until the chicken is cooked through, about 12 minutes. Halfway through cooking, add the lemon halves, cut side down, to the pan and cook until the lemons are browned. Divide the chicken breasts among plates. Squeeze the juice from the lemon halves over the chicken.

tassawar Atta hussain
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This recipe is a little time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The results are amazing!


Georges Hekry
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I'm not a big fan of prosciutto, so I used bacon instead. It was still delicious!


Cristian Dumitrasca
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The salty prosciutto, the creamy ricotta, and the earthy spinach all work together perfectly.


Gicheha PAULNG
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I made it with some leftover rotisserie chicken and it was delicious.


Amaar Mahar
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but the filling didn't stay inside the chicken breasts. It all leaked out during cooking.


Godwin Udofia
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The chicken was a little bland for my taste. I think I should have added more seasoning.


Sajida Parveen
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I've made this recipe several times and it always comes out perfectly. It's my go-to recipe for chicken breasts.


SN Shakib Ahmmed
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I highly recommend this recipe. It's a keeper!


Emmanuel Ike
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I made this recipe for my family and they all raved about it. Even my picky kids loved it!


Fayaz Bhatti
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I loved the way it paired with the chicken and ricotta cheese.


Tiruneh Eshete
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Kafayat Lawal
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I substituted the ricotta cheese with cottage cheese and it turned out great!


Alexander Agulefo
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken came out a little dry. I think I should have cooked it for less time.


Lizy Kaananee
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly.


Newbie Fine
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This recipe was a hit! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the ricotta spinach filling was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again!