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Parma Ham Wrapped Chicken Breast stuffed with sundried tomato, basil and cream cheese on a black plate.

Parma Ham Wrapped Chicken Stuffed With Cream Cheese

If you’re after a dinner that feels a little bit fancy but is actually very doable on a weeknight, this Parma Ham Wrapped Chicken is it. Juicy chicken wrapped in Parma ham, filled with a creamy, herby centre and baked until golden — it’s one of those recipes that looks impressive but doesn’t require chef-level skills. This cream cheese stuffed chicken is rich, flavourful and honestly one of my favourite ways to elevate a simple chicken breast.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean, Worldwide
Servings 2 portions
Calories 647 kcal

Equipment

  • Rack Over Baking Tray optional

Ingredients
 
 

For the chicken:

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 6 Parma ham slices prosciutto
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt and black pepper

For the filling:

  • 100 g full-fat cream cheese softened
  • 6 sundried tomatoes in oil, drained, finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove finely grated
  • small handful fresh basil finely chopped
  • black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C (400℉). Place a rack over a baking tray, if you have one. Alternatively, line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  • Butterfly the chicken breasts by slicing horizontally through the middle (without cutting all the way through). Open out and flatten to an even thickness (about 1.5 cm - ½ inch). Alternatively, cut a deep slit to create a pocket for the filling (see a photo in the text above).
  • Make the filling by mixing the cream cheese, sundried tomatoes, garlic, basil and black pepper until well combined.
  • Stuff the chicken by dividing the filling between the two breasts and spreading it over one side. Fold the chicken back over to enclose the filling.
  • Wrap with Parma ham by laying slices slightly overlapping, then wrapping tightly around each stuffed chicken breast.
  • Place on the rack, brush lightly with olive oil and season with a little black pepper.
  • Bake for 25–30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Finish under the grill for 2-3 minutes until the Parma ham is crisp and lightly golden.
  • Rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 647kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 56gFat: 43gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 221mgSodium: 616mgPotassium: 1175mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 935IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Chicken Breasts Wrapped in Parma Ham, Cream Cheese Stuffed Chicken, Parma Ham Wrapped Chicken, Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken Breasts
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