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Prosciutto-Wrapped Chicken with Pesto Cream Sauce

A delightful recipe combining juicy chicken breasts with creamy cheese and aromatic pesto, all wrapped in savory prosciutto.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil pesto
  • 8 slices prosciutto
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Equipment

  • oven-safe skillet

Method
 

  1. Prepare the chicken by rinsing, drying, and slicing pockets into each chicken breast. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  2. Wrap the chicken in prosciutto, securing with toothpicks if necessary.
  3. Make the pesto cream sauce by heating heavy cream and adding basil pesto. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Sear the prosciutto-wrapped chicken in olive oil for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  5. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  6. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving with the pesto cream sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 550kcalProtein: 40gSodium: 1200mg

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