dinner

Chicken Prosciutto Bundles

15 Mins

4 Servings

Ingredients

4 Fresh Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts

8 fresh basil leaves

4 slices mozzarella cheese, 1/4-inch-thick

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

8 slices prosciutto

1 tablespoon olive oil

Cured and salted, prosciutto lends a rustic flavor to a bed of pasta primavera, while fresh basil and melty mozzarella add a bit of zest.

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Place chicken on cutting board. Holding sharp knife horizontal to board, cut a 3-inch deep pocket lengthwise in the thick side of each breast.

2. Place 2 basil leaves on each slice of mozzarella, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Stuff each breast pocket with a cheese bundle. Wrap 2 slices prosciutto around each breast, anchoring with toothpicks.

3. Heat oil in large oven-proof nonstick skillet over medium-high. Add chicken and cook about 3 minutes on each side or until browned. Transfer chicken in skillet to oven; bake 12 to 15 minutes or until done (internal temp 170°F).