Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Wrapped in Parma Ham Recipe (2024)

Published: Apr 5, 2023 · Modified: Mar 3, 2024 by Elena · 8 Comments

This Mozzarella-Stuffed Chicken Wrapped in Parma Ham (or Prosciutto Di Parma in Italian) Recipe is an Italian classic. Liven up your chicken dinner with this 30-minute meal made in one skillet. Serve with simple steamed asparagus, focaccia bread, Italian sauteed eggplant, and Italian roasted potatoes.

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The pan sauce made with the drippings adds the final touch, making this dish seem extra special with little effort. This mozzarella-stuffed chicken is a well-loved recipe in our home. It's a great recipe everyone will enjoy.

Try variations of this dish- Breaded Chicken Cutlets and Involitini di Polo (stuffed chicken thighs).

Simple Ingredients

This stuffed chicken breast recipe is quick and easy, double the recipe to feed a crowd, and made with wholesome ingredients! It's the perfect main dish for any occasion.

• Chicken breasts, butterflied (about 4 large chicken breasts)
• Olive oil
• Garlic cloves
• Slices of Parma ham (prosciutto di parma)
• Kosher salt
• Black pepper
• Mozzarella cheese, sliced
• Italian basil leaves
• Butter
• Chicken broth
• White wine, optional

See the recipe card for quantities.

Mozzarella Cheese

You can use any mozzarella cheese you prefer. I love fresh mozzarella cheese slices for this recipe's soft and gooey cheese interior.

Prosciutto di Parma (Parma Ham)

Prosciutto is the Italian word for ham. As the literal meaning of prosciutto di Parma (ham from Parma), the Parma ham is a type of prosciutto from the Parma region of Italy. Prosciutto is a dry-cured, thinly-sliced pork that is perfectly salty.

Not all prosciutto is prosciutto di Parma since it does not come from that region. You can use other varieties of prosciutto depending on what you can find at your local grocery store. See the substitution section of this post for ideas.

How to Make Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Wrapped in Parma Ham Recipe (Step-by-Step photos)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butterfly the chicken breasts and pat dry with a paper towel. Season all sides with salt and pepper. How to butterfly chicken breasts- with a sharp knife, cut into the thickest part of the breast, or middle part of the chicken breast, to create a small pocket. Repeat with the rest of the chicken breasts.

Stuff the chicken breasts with mozzarella slices and fresh basil. Close the chicken breasts over the top of the fillings.

Wrap the stuffed chicken completely with prosciutto slices.

Use toothpicks to secure it if desired. If you wrap the prosciutto tightly you won't need toothpicks.

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Heat a cast iron skillet or large skillet (oven-safe) on medium-high heat, and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Place stuffed chicken in the hot pan.

Sear on both sides for a couple of minutes per side until the parma ham is golden brown but not too crispy.

Place in the middle rack of the oven and bake for about 20-25 minutes.

Or, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F with an instant-read meat thermometer.

Remove the chicken from the pan and place it on a clean plate or cutting board, covered loosely with foil, and rest for 10 minutes in a warm place.

In the meantime, make the sauce with the pan drippings. Add remaining olive oil, butter, and garlic. Cook for 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant. Add chicken broth and wine (if using) to deglaze the pan.

Cook on medium heat for 10 minutes scrapping the pan and letting the sauce reduce a bit.

Cut and serve the chicken. Remove toothpicks (if used), slice each stuffed breast thickly on the diagonal, and arrange it on plates. Serve pan sauce on top of stuffed chicken.

Garnish with extra basil, a delicious side salad, roasted potatoes, steamed asparagus, and homemade bread. Enjoy!

Baking Dish

The skillet to use:I love cooking in acast iron skillet. It distributes the heat evenly throughout the bottom of the pan and up to the sides. It’s naturally nonstick and super durable. You can also use adutchoven-typepot.

Anyoven-safe large skilletwill work for this stuffed chicken recipe. Alternatively, you can bake the stuffed chicken breasts on a baking sheet, but you won't have the yummy sauce to serve.

Storage

Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the fridge—Reheat in the oven, microwave, or stovetop.

FAQs

What to Serve with Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Wrapped in Parma Ham Recipe

Serve with simple steamed asparagus, focaccia bread, crispy baked polenta fries with parmesan herbs, and Italian roasted potatoes. Don't forget dessert- Classic Italian Tiramisu Recipe.

If you love chicken recipes, you will also enjoy Baked Chicken Breast, Bake Chicken Drumstick, Baked Chicken Thighs, and Roasted Whole Chicken Recipe!

Here are a few more delicious side ideas to consider when serving this outstanding chicken dish.

Roasted green beans,Brussels sprouts, Crispy Brussels Sprouts Recipe, Creamy Cauliflower Bake,Crispy Potatoes,Italian Mashed Potatoes, orEasy Green Beans and Pinenuts. Make sure to get somecrusty breadfor the sauce!

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