PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED CHICKEN BREASTS

PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED CHICKEN BREASTS image

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

6 6-ounce skinless boneless chicken breast halves
8 ounces Taleggio cheese (cut into 6 2" long slices}
12 thin prosciutto slices

Steps:

Place chic breasts on work surface. Starting at thickest side of 1 chic breast, cut 2" long, 1" deep horizontal pocket. Insert 1 piece of cheese into pocket and press opening closed. Sprinkle chic with salt and pepper. Place 2 prosciutto slices side by side on work surface, slightly overlapping on long sides. Place 1 chicken breast crosswise atop center of prosciutto slices, wrap prosciutto slices around chic, covering completely and pressing to adhere. Repeat with each chic. Heat 1 tble oil in each of 2 large skillets over med-high heat. Add 3 chic breasts to each skilled and brown (about 4 minutes per side). Transfer chic to large baking sheet, roast in oven until 160 degrees (15-20 min) Transfer chic to cutting board; let rest 5 min. Thinly slice chic breasts crosswise and place 1 chic breast on each plate.