Description
Fontina & Prosciutto Stuffed Chicken with Spring Vegetables is a delightful and elegant dish that will elevate any meal. Juicy chicken breasts are generously filled with creamy fontina cheese and savory prosciutto, creating a rich flavor profile that’s perfectly complemented by vibrant spring vegetables. This one-pan meal not only satisfies your cravings but also impresses your guests with its beautiful presentation. Whether you’re preparing a weeknight dinner or hosting a special gathering, this recipe is simple to execute and offers a memorable dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 0.5 cup shredded fontina cheese
- 0.25 cup chopped prosciutto
- 1 pound asparagus
- 0.5 cup peas
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.25 cup half-and-half
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon, plus more for garnish
- 0.25 teaspoon salt, divided
- 0.25 teaspoon ground pepper, divided
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch, divided
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 spring onions or scallions, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F if finishing in the oven.
- In a mixing bowl, combine fontina cheese, prosciutto, and tarragon for stuffing.
- Create a pocket in each chicken breast and fill with the cheese mixture; seal edges.
- Season with salt and pepper, then dust with cornstarch.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; brown the chicken on both sides.
- Add chicken broth, cover, and simmer until cooked through (165°F).
- Sauté asparagus, peas, and spring onions in the same skillet until tender.
- Mix half-and-half with cornstarch and add to vegetables; stir until thickened.
- Return chicken to skillet to coat with sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg