Boursin Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast
Introducing your new favorite weeknight dinner with just 5 ingredients! These Stuffed Chicken Breasts are filled with creamy Boursin cheese and topped with fresh basil and crispy prosciutto for a delicious and easy recipe using the simplest of ingredients. After a quick sear, pop them in the oven for just twenty minutes and watch a beautiful dinner come out!
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts (pounded flat)
- 5.2 oz garlic and herb Boursin cheese
- 8 slices prosciutto (thinly sliced)
- 12 basil leaves
- 1 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350º.
- Place chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap. Use a meat mallet to flatten the chicken breasts until they are about ¼ to ½ inch thick.
- Spread the Boursin cheese on each flattened breasts. Top each with 3 basil leaves then 2 slices of prosciutto. Top with parmesan cheese.
- Start at one end and roll up each breast securing with two toothpicks. Sprinkle salt and pepper on all sides.
- Heat an oven proof skillet over medium-high heat with 3 tablespoons of olive oil. When hot, add the chicken rolls cooking on each side until browned, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to the oven and bake for 20-30 minutes.
- At 20 minutes, check with a meat thermometer and remove once they have reached 160º. They will continue to cook once removed. Let them sit for 15 minutes on a cutting board and remove toothpicks before slicing.
Barbara's Notes + Tips
- Marinate the chicken breasts overnight in buttermilk for more tender chicken. If you don't have buttermilk, you can make buttermilk with pantry supplies.
- Fresh basil is the best, but if you don't have any, sprinkle some dried basil over the cheese.
- Don't forget to remove the toothpicks!
- Once completely cooled, store leftover chicken breasts in an airtight container for up to three days. It will also freeze well for later.
Nutrition
Calories: 668kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 62g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 210mg | Sodium: 998mg | Potassium: 895mg | Fiber: 0.02g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 713IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 336mg | Iron: 1mg
