Here is an easy way to dress up your chicken for a weeknight, or for company! Use prepared pesto, or make your own! Add some flavorful prosciutto and some smoked provolone, pop in the oven, and use your time to make the sides.
Ingredients
- olive oil cooking spray
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 slices smoked provolone cheese
- 4 thin slices prosciutto
- ½ cup pesto
- 8 cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 2 2/3 tablespoons Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray an 11×7-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Step 2
Slice a pocket lengthwise, horizontal to the cutting board, in each breast, leaving the tips intact and not slicing all the way through. The larger end of the breast should be a sort of cupped shape. Gently open each pocket, pointing the cut edge up, and leaving them on the cutting board. Lightly season with salt and pepper.
Step 3
Place 1 slice provolone cheese on each chicken breast. Layer 1 slice prosciutto over cheese, lightly folding it so it does not hang over the edge of the chicken. Spoon 2 tablespoons pesto over each chicken breast and top with tomato pieces. Sprinkle seasoned bread crumbs over chicken. Arrange chicken in a single layer in the prepared baking dish, stuffing-side up.
Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 30 to 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 425 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat27g | 34% |
Saturated Fat10g | 51% |
Cholesterol99mg | 33% |
Sodium721mg | 31% |
Total Carbohydrate7g | 3% |
Dietary Fiber2g | 5% |
Total Sugars0g | |
Protein38g | |
Vitamin C9mg | 44% |
Calcium456mg | 35% |
Iron2mg | 13% |
Potassium409mg | 9% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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