Wednesday, September 08, 2010

Prosciutto and Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken

Chicken

  • Chicken breast
  • Mozzarella cheese (shredded)
  • Thin slices of Prosciutto
  • Balsamic Vinegar
  • Salt and Pepper
Sauce
  • Heavy whipping cream
  • Button mushrooms (sliced)
  • Garlic
  • Balsamic vinegar

Preparation

1. Lightly baste the chicken with some balsamic vinegar and lightly season with a little salt and pepper. 

2. Grill the chicken until half way done. 

3. Butterfly the chicken and stuff it with the mozzarella cheese. 

4. Wrap the chicken with a slice of prosciutto and place on a sheet tray with the seam side down. 

5. Finish chicken in the oven until the internal temperature is about 160 degrees. 

 

To make the sauce:

1. Sauté the mushrooms with a little bit of freshly minced garlic. 

2. Heat the heavy whipping cream in a saucepan and bring to a simmer. 

3. Add the mushrooms and garlic to the cream and add a splash of balsamic vinegar. 

4. Reduce until the desired consistency is achieved. 

5. Serve on top of the chicken.

 

Recipe courtesy of Sunfare.