Why We Love This Stuffed Chicken Recipe
This burrata stuffed chicken is sure to please the pickiest of guests at an upscale dinner party, or be the ultimate simple feast for your family on a buys week night. Here’s why you’ll love it as much as I do:
SO Flavorful: The flavors of burrata cheese (the queen of all cheeses), salty prosciutto, and tender chicken, makes this a winning recipe. Impressive: I love serving stuffed chicken breasts! It’s such an easy, fun way to elevate a simple cut of meat. Cheesy: Burrata cheese melts to the very best consistency when baked in the center of a chicken breast.
What else can I add?
You can always add a little spice by tossing some crushed red pepper flakes into the breadcrumbs! Sun-dried tomatoes would also be tasty as part of the stuffing – just make sure they’re not oily.
How to Store and Reheat
Store your burrata stuffed chicken breasts in an airtight container in the fridge for about 3-4 days. Reheat for 30 seconds at a time in the microwave until warmed through.
Serving Suggestions
These prosciutto burrata stuffed chicken breasts are best served over mashed potatoes. Check out this recipe for Instant Pot Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes! Made with red skinned potatoes, loaded with garlic and parmesan cheese, ready in less than 30 minutes.
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How to Make Prosciutto and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Step by Step
Prepare the chicken: Pat all 4 chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Then, use a sharp knife to slice pockets into each of the breasts. Coat in egg: Crack an egg in a bowl and whisk with a fork. Then, dip each chicken breast into the egg mixture to coat. Coat with breadcrumbs: Mix together 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1 tsp garlic salt, 1 tsp oregano and a dash of black pepper in a bowl. Dip the egg coated chicken breasts into the breadcrumb mixture. Stuff them: Stuff each breast with 2oz of burrata and 2 slices of prosciutto. Sear: Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes per side. Bake: Bake at 400°F for 20-25 minutes.
