Ingredients
4 boneless chicken breasts (6 ounces each)
4 ounces Italian prosciutto, sliced
4 ounces Fontina cheese, sliced
Kosher salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Cooking spray (amount as needed for spraying)
8 ounces sliced mushrooms
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons fresh chopped basil
Instructions
1-Using a sharp chef knife, make a horizontal pocket in each chicken breast without cutting all the way through.
2-Stuff each chicken pocket with 1 ounce of prosciutto and 1 ounce of Fontina cheese, then season the outside with salt and pepper to taste.
3-Heat a grill pan over medium heat and spray it with cooking spray.
4-Cook the chicken breasts on the grill pan for 4-5 minutes per side until no longer pink inside and an instant-read thermometer registers 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
5-Remove the chicken from heat, cover it loosely with foil, and set aside.
6-In a small saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat and sautΓ© the 8 ounces of sliced mushrooms until soft.
7-Stir in 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour to form a roux, then whisk in 1 cup of chicken broth, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of lemon zest, and 2 tablespoons of fresh chopped basil until the sauce thickens slightly.
8-Serve the chicken individually or family style, topped with the lemon basil mushroom sauce, while hot.
Last Step:
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π‘οΈ Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches 165Β°F for safe consumption.
π₯ If you donβt have a grill pan, a regular skillet can be used, though the smoky flavor may vary.
π‘οΈ Cover cooked chicken with foil to keep it warm and moist while preparing the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling and SautΓ©ing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-containing (can be modified)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: Approx. 400 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: Not specified
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
