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Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken with Mozzarella and Basil

Recipe by Perfect Italiano

Make this easy Prosciutto chicken recipe with cheesy mozzarella.

Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken with Mozzarella and Basil
Prep 20 minutesCook 20 minutesServes 4
IngredientsMethod
  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 1/4 bunch fresh basil, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 250g Perfect Italiano Mozzarella
  • 6 pieces of prosciutto, thinly sliced
  • Salt & pepper
  1. Preheat oven to 180°C
  2. Slice each chicken breast lengthways, then place between 2 pieces of baking paper and flatten breast slightly with a mallet or rolling pin
  3. In a bowl, combine the basil, garlic, Perfect Italiano Mozzarella and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Place the mixture down the middle of the chicken breast and roll tightly, then wrap the breast in 1 1/2 pieces of sliced prosciutto. Pin each end of the chicken with a toothpick to prevent the cheese mixture falling out
  4. Heat a large pan with olive oil and brown each side of the rolled chicken breast, finish in the oven for a further 6-8 minutes to ensure chicken is cooked through
  5. Remove from the oven and chicken to rest for 3-4 minutes before serving

Tips

Serve chicken with steamed seasonal greens and baby potatoes.

Made with Perfect Italiano

Perfect Italiano Mozzarella

Perfect Italiano Mozzarella

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