Peach Prosciutto Stuffed Chicken Breast with Queso de Freir

  1. Note: Prep time given includes 30 minutes of soaking for toothpicks.
  2. See blog for some step-by-step photos.
  3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  4. Cut peach into 1/4-inch slices.
  5. Place in a small bowl.
  6. Add agave nectar and rosemary.
  7. Stir to combine.
  8. Cut a slit along one side of the breast creating a large pocket.
  9. If the there is a natural gap between the breast meat and the tenderloin, use that as a guide.
  10. For each breast: layer the opening with half of the peach and rosemary mixture (spoon on any excess agave), half of the prosciutto, and half of the cheese.
  11. Secure opening with 4 to 5 toothpicks to keep contents in.
  12. Brush oil on all sides of breasts.
  13. Season with black pepper and Kosher salt.
  14. Place on prepared baking sheet.
  15. Cover the opening with a small piece of aluminum foil to prevent drying out.
  16. Avoid pressing foil onto cheese.
  17. Bake for 35 minutes.
  18. Remove foil.
  19. Bake for 5 additional minutes (thickest part of breast should be 155 degrees F).
  20. Remove chicken.
  21. Turn oven on Hi broil.
  22. If needed, prop up chicken with a wad of aluminum foil so that the area with skin faces straight up.
  23. Broil until the skin is golden brown and bubbly, about 2 minutes on middle rack.
  24. Keep a close eye on it as it will burn quickly.
  25. Remove all toothpicks prior to serving.

basil, chicken, cheese, olive oil, black pepper, kosher salt, water, aluminum foil

Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/peach-prosciutto-stuffed-chicken-breast-with-queso-de-freir/ (may not work)

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