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Prosciutto-Wrapped Cherry-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Prosciutto-Wrapped Cherry-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Elegant stuffed chicken breasts filled with dried cherries, herbs, and cheese, wrapped in crispy prosciutto and finished with a balsamic pan sauce.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Date Night, Dinner, Main Course, Special Occasion
Cuisine: Continental, European, Italian-Inspired, Modern American
Calories: 583

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • cup dried cherries chopped
  • ¼ cup plain bread crumbs
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 ½ tablespoons finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon fresh oregano minced
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 2 6-ounce skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • 4 thin slices prosciutto
  • ¾ cup chicken broth
  • 1 ½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Brush an oven-safe skillet with vegetable oil.
  2. In a bowl, mix cherries, bread crumbs, egg yolk, olive oil, garlic, cheese, herbs, salt, pepper, and cayenne.
  3. Cut a slit in each chicken breast and pound to ½-inch thickness.
  4. Divide stuffing between breasts, roll tightly, and wrap in plastic to shape.
  5. Overlap 2 prosciutto slices; unwrap chicken and roll prosciutto tightly around it. Repeat with second breast.
  6. Tie each roll with kitchen twine to secure.
  7. Place chicken in skillet and bake 25 minutes, until prosciutto is browned and chicken reaches 165°F.
  8. Remove chicken and tent with foil.
  9. Add broth and balsamic vinegar to skillet; boil and reduce by half, scraping browned bits.
  10. Stir in butter until glossy.
  11. Remove twine, slice chicken, and drizzle with sauce to serve.

Notes

  • Tie tightly to prevent stuffing from leaking
  • Let rest 5 minutes before slicing
  • Great served sliced or whole