Best Apple And Prosciutto Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipes

PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED CHERRY-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Brush the inside of an oven-proof skillet with vegetable oil. Set aside.
• Mix cherries, bread crumbs, egg yolk, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, olive oil, thyme, oregano, garlic, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper until combined.
• Cut a 1-inch slit in each chicken breast by slicing at an angle from the thick end of the breast toward the thinner end.
• Open flap and place one butterflied chicken breast between two sheets of heavy plastic (resealable freezer bags work well) on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound chicken with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a thickness of 1/2-inch. Repeat with the other breast.
• Place half the stuffing on each chicken breast, place each breast on a piece of plastic wrap and roll into a tight roll, twisting the ends of the plastic wrap to hold create a tight package.
• On a piece of plastic wrap, slightly overlap 2 slices of prosciutto so they are as wide as the rolled chicken breast. Unwrap rolled chicken breast and place the breast at one end of the prosciutto. Roll prosciutto around the stuffed breast using the plastic to make a tight roll. Repeat with the second stuffed breast and remaining 2 slices of prosciutto.
• Lay 4 pieces of string on the cutting board, about 1-inch apart. Place chicken roll across the strings, and tie each into a knot to keep the chicken from unrolling. Repeat for the second stuffed breast.
• Place stuffed, rolled chicken breasts in the prepared skillet and bake in the preheated oven until the prosciutto is browned and crispy and chicken is no longer pink, about 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove chicken to a plate and loosely cover with aluminum foil.
• Drain grease from the pan as desired, leaving juice and browned bits. Pour in chicken stock and balsamic vinegar, and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook, while scraping the browned bits from the bottom of the pan, until liquid has reduced by half, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from heat, add butter and stir until melted. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
• Remove twine from chicken breasts; slice into bite-sized pieces. Serve drizzled with pan sauce.

APPLE & PROSCIUTTO STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a glass ovenproof baking dish and set aside.
• 2. In a small bowl, combine the apple and 1/8 teaspoon apple pie spice. Set aside.
• 3. Place chicken breasts between two gallon Ziploc bags on a solid level surface.
• 4. Firmly pound the chicken with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a thickness of 1/4 inch.
• 5. Place one slice of prosciutto on each chicken breast.
• 6. Place 1/4 of the apple mixture on each chicken breast. Roll up each breast and secure with a toothpick.
• 7. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice all over the outside of the chicken breast and place into the prepared glass baking dish.
• 8. Bake the chicken breasts, uncovered, in the preheated oven until they are no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear which takes about 25 to 30 minutes.
• 9. When the chicken is almost done, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
• 10. Whisk in the flour to make a smooth paste.
• 11. Whisk in the whole milk and fresh ground black pepper.
• 12. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly which takes about 5 minutes.
• 13. Pour the sauce over the chicken and serve immediately.