Description
Herbed chicken with goat cheese and prosciutto delivers a symphony of Mediterranean flavors that dance across your palate. Crisp prosciutto, creamy goat cheese, and fragrant herbs create an elegant dinner experience you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 3 large chicken breasts
Herbs:
- 1 sprig of rosemary (de-stemmed and finely chopped)
- 6 sprigs of fresh rosemary
Cheese and Meat:
- 6 tablespoons (3–4 ounces) of goat cheese
- 6 slices of prosciutto
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) of olive oil
- 3 cloves of garlic (minced)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a lightly greased baking dish to ensure even cooking and prevent sticking.
- Carefully butterfly each chicken breast, creating a deep pocket for stuffing while maintaining a connected edge.
- Generously season the chicken’s exterior with salt and pepper, ensuring thorough coverage for enhanced flavor.
- Craft a fragrant marinade by whisking together olive oil, minced garlic, and finely chopped rosemary to infuse the meat with aromatic herbs.
- Gently massage the herbed oil mixture onto the chicken, coating each piece to maximize flavor absorption.
- Delicately fill each chicken pocket with creamy goat cheese, distributing it evenly to create a luxurious interior.
- Elegantly drape a slice of prosciutto over each stuffed chicken breast, securing the delicate meat with a toothpick if needed.
- Nestle a fresh rosemary sprig atop each chicken piece to intensify the herbal essence during roasting.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 35-45 minutes, checking internal temperature reaches 165°F to ensure complete cooking.
- Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes after removing from the oven, letting the juices redistribute for maximum tenderness.
Notes
- Select chicken breasts of uniform thickness to ensure even cooking and prevent dry edges.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to help herbs and spices adhere better and create a crispy exterior.
- Replace prosciutto with turkey bacon for a lower-fat alternative that still adds delicious crispiness.
- For gluten-free diets, confirm that prosciutto is not processed with any wheat-based additives.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 409 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg