Juicy Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken (Rice Stuffed)
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Servings
8 Servings
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Calories
619 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Juicy Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken (Rice Stuffed)
Description
Juicy Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken combines chicken thighs rolled around a pesto and Parmesan filling, then wrapped in prosciutto for added saltiness and moisture retention. The layered dish includes a base of jasmine or basmati rice topped with diced mushrooms seasoned with garlic parsley salt and Parmesan cheese. The rice is cooked beneath the chicken in chicken broth, allowing it to absorb flavor and stay moist. Baking the sealed pot ensures the chicken cooks through thoroughly without drying out, delivering a tender texture with the savory scent of pesto and umami from mushrooms.
Serving this dish offers a complete meal in one pot, with well-seasoned rice complementing the rich and herbaceous chicken. The prosciutto layer crisps slightly while maintaining juiciness inside, balancing textures. This presentation works well for hearty dinners where an impressive yet straightforward baked entree is desired.
Ingredients
- 1 lb mushrooms
- 1 cup rice jasmin or basmati
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp garlic parsley salt adjust to taste
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese divided
- 3 lbs chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup pesto
- 9 lices prosciutto
Instructions
- Dice the mushrooms into bite size pieces.
- In a large oven-safe pot with a lid (or dutch oven), add in the rice and chicken broth.
- Place the mushrooms on top of the rice. Season them with garlic parsley salt and 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese.
- Lay the chicken thighs out flat on a cutting board. Spread the pesto sauce over the chicken thigh and sprinkle on a bit of the remaining parmesan cheese. Roll up the chicken thigh into a spiral and wrap it in prosciutto.
- Stack the wrapped chicken thighs on top of the rice seam side down. Cover the pot with a lid.
- Bake the dish at 350°F for about 60 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken has reached 165°F and the rice is cooked through.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 619 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 619kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 41g | 63% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 184mg | 61% |
| Sodium | 758mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 595mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 547IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 198mg | 20% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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