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Prosciutto-Wrapped Stuffed Chicken with Mozzarella on a plate

Prosciutto-Wrapped Stuffed Chicken with Mozzarella

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken breasts butterflied
  • 4 slices fresh mozzarella
  • 8 slices prosciutto
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp black pepper

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 400F and line a baking sheet.
  2. Tuck mozzarella and basil inside each butterflied breast and press closed.
  3. Wrap each breast snugly with two slices of prosciutto.
  4. Brush with olive oil and season with pepper.
  5. Bake 26 to 30 minutes until the prosciutto is crisp and the chicken reaches 165F.
  6. Rest 5 minutes before slicing.

Notes

No toothpicks needed; the prosciutto holds everything together.