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Baked Stuffed Chicken Breasts Roma
This recipe is easy to add flavor to plain boneless skinless chicken breasts. Stuffed with Italian ham & mozzarella sticks, this simple baked chicken breast recipe is easy enough for weeknights.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 437 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4-8 slices prosciutto sliced VERY thin
- 4 low moisture, part skim mozzarella cheese sticks
- 12-16 fresh basil leaves plus extra for garnish
- thin slices of tomato can use any type of fresh tomatoes
FOR BREADING:
- ½ cup plain dry breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- scant ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- spritz of vegetable spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
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ASSEMBLE THE BREADCRUMB COATING:
- In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, dried oregano and red pepper flakes. Stir until well blended and set saide.
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ASSEMBLE THE STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS
- Place a chicken breast flat on a work surface and use a sharp knife to cut a pocket into the side of the breast without cutting through to the other side. (Pocket should be long and deep enough to stuff with the cheese stick filling). If you have a smaller chicken breast, you can cut the cheese stick to fit.
- Lay one or two slices of the prosciutto onto a work surface. Top with several fresh basil leaves and slices of tomato. Place a cheese stick on top and roll it up so that the prosciutto wraps all of fillings. (Note: prosciutto is delicate, so work carefully).
- Stuff the pocket of the chicken with the mozzarella wrap. Brush the chicken breasts with olive oil and lightly season with kosher salt and black pepper.
- Transfer the stuffed chicken breasts to the breadcrumb mixture and gently pat the crumbs over the top, bottom and sides of the chicken. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet.
- Lightly spritz the chicken with vegetable or canola spray and transfer to the oven for 22-25 minutes (Depending on how large the chicken breasts are).
- Turn on the broiler and cook under the heating element for 2-3 minutes to lightly brown. Serve.
Nutrition Information
Calories
437kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
59g
(118%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
166mg
(55%)
Sodium
673mg
(28%)
Potassium
900mg
(26%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
213IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
116mg
(12%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 437
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 437kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 59g | 118% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 166mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 673mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 900mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 213IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.