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Parma Chicken

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"Creamy brie cheese tucked into chicken breast covered in Parma ham (prosciutto). Easy to make and tastes delicious! The Parma ham can be replaced by bacon, and you can use any cheese you like. This is wonderful served with a cheesy tomato pasta and a leafy green salad." — helena

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2 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 lemon wedges
freshly ground pepper to taste
chipotle powder to taste (optional)

2 slices Brie cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
6 slices prosciutto

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Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Prepare a small baking dish or sheet by spraying with cooking spray.
Slice each chicken breast horizontally nearly in half to butterfly. Open up, and sprinkle with lemon juice on both sides. Sprinkle with pepper and chipotle powder to taste, then add a slice of Brie, and sprinkle with chives. Fold the chicken breasts back together firmly.
Place 3 slices of prosciutto side by side, pointing away from you, with each overlapping by 1/3. Place a stuffed breast upside down onto the bottom edge of the prosciutto. Roll one complete turn (so the breast is upside down again) fold in the sides, then continue rolling to the end of the prosciutto.
Place chicken packets seam-side down onto oiled baking dish. Bake in preheated oven until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 160 degrees F (70 degrees C), about 40 minutes. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 40 mins
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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jan 04, 2009

I added garlic salt in with the cheese etc for some extra flavor, but other than that there is nothing I would have changed on this. I did pin some loose ends with tooth picks and that helped, so the cheese didn't slip out at all. Definitely recommend.

—Laine

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jul 30, 2007

This was really quite bland. Most of the cheese ran out of the chicken whilst was cooking even though I secured it tightly. Needs some garlic & other flavourings rather than just chives.

—Hot Chilli

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6 Ratings

Apr 26, 2007

I think this one has potential. Unfortunately, I had a problem because the prosciutto I bought claimed to be thin slices, but was really more like thin tatters--I had to made a kind of patchwork of it to wrap the chicken. This meant that I couldn't tuck the ends in, and all the cheese melted and ran out. The chicken was also overcooked at 40 minutes, so next time I will try 5-10 minutes less. Even so, the flavor was good, and I'll try it again with the right kind of prosciutto slices. I used dried sage instead of chives and no chipotle.

—CCHADD

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Jun 26, 2007

Great recipe. The chicken was a bit dry/overcooked, though. I'd cook it a for either less time or turn down the heat some. I'm going to try 30 minutes next time and then add 5 minutes if it's undercooked. Excellent flavour, though!

—KYLAKAE

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Jun 08, 2007

Delicious! Love the brie inside! I didn't have chives, but it was still very tasty without them. I think I may have had smaller chicken breasts, but found that I did not need to bake it for the full 40 min. (I would just check the temperature vs. going by the cook time.)

—betch78

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Dec 26, 2012

I liked this, but for me it needed a little more oomph. I did use the chipotle but I guess not enough. Next time I will add some fresh rosemary - I tossed a few springs in with the leftovers. My cheese stayed in the chicken just fine

—LindaT

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Nutrition

Calories
417 kcal
21%

Carbohydrates
2.2 g
< 1%

Cholesterol
147 mg
49%

Fat
25 g
39%

Fiber
1 g
4%

Protein
44 g
88%

Sodium
1087 mg
43%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Parma Chicken

Serving Size: 1/2 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 2
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 417
Calories from Fat: 225

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g 39 %
Saturated Fat 11.2g 56 %
Cholesterol 147mg 49 %
Sodium 1087mg 43 %
** Potassium 321mg 9 %
Total Carbohydrates 2.2g < 1 %
Dietary Fiber 1g 4 %
Protein 44g 88 %
** Sugars 0.2g
** Vitamin A 6 %
** Vitamin C 20 %
** Calcium 10 %
** Iron 17 %
** Thiamin 10 %
** Niacin 156 %
** Vitamin B6 41 %
** Magnesium 13 %
** Folate 15 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.