Prosciutto-Stuffed Baked Chicken Breasts with Pesto
Tender chicken breasts are filled with fragrant pesto, smoky provolone, prosciutto, and juicy cherry tomatoes, then baked beneath a light coating of Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs. The combination is rich, herby, and pleasantly salty, making this an easy centerpiece for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Prosciutto-Stuffed Baked Chicken Breasts with Pesto, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 10
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray an 11x7-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- 2
Slice a pocket lengthwise, parallel to the cutting board, into each breast, leaving the tips intact and not cutting all the way through. The larger end of the breast should form a cup. Gently open each pocket with the cut edge facing up, and leave the breasts on the cutting board. Lightly season with salt and pepper.
- 3
Place provolone cheese on each chicken breast. Layer prosciutto over the cheese, folding it lightly so it does not hang over the edge of the chicken. Spoon pesto over each chicken breast and top with tomato pieces. Sprinkle seasoned bread crumbs over the chicken. Arrange the chicken in a single layer in the prepared baking dish, stuffing-side up.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 30 to 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 413.33 kcal High 21%
- Protein 60.4 g Good Source 121%
- Carbohydrate 8.04 g 3%
- Total Fat 15.63 g High 20%
- Saturated Fat 4.56 g High 23%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 154.68 mg High 52%
- Sodium 523.72 mg High 23%
- Dietary Fiber 1.53 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 2.14 g --
- Added Sugars 0.41 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 178.22 mg Moderate 14%
- Iron 2.65 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 40.17 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 62.41 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 5.39 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Prosciutto Stuffed Baked Chicken Breasts with Pesto is an Italian dinner recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cherry Tomato, Chicken Breast, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 413.33 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Prosciutto-Stuffed Baked Chicken Breasts with Pesto?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Prosciutto-Stuffed Baked Chicken Breasts with Pesto made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cherry Tomato, Chicken Breast, Olive Oil, Olive Oil Cooking Spray. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with Prosciutto-Stuffed Baked Chicken Breasts with Pesto?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Prosciutto-Stuffed Baked Chicken Breasts with Pesto?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 413.33 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Prosciutto-Stuffed Baked Chicken Breasts with Pesto easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Prosciutto-Stuffed Baked Chicken Breasts with Pesto healthy?
- Prosciutto-Stuffed Baked Chicken Breasts with Pesto has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 413.33 calories and 60.4 g of protein, or 121% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 523.72 mg (23% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.56 g (23% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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