30-Minute Chicken Prosciutto Mozzarella Bake With Italian Flair
Chicken Mozzarella ala Parma
Easy 30 Minute Prep Recipe
If you are looking for an easy recipe that can be made in 30 minutes and is a sure winner for company meals, then you have come to the right place.
Most often my husband does the cooking for our dinner parties and many times his recipes are quite intricate and involved and take a lot of time to execute. Sometimes he starts the process a day or two in advance depending upon the menu for that evening.
Some things actually improve and the flavors have a chance to blend and/or mellow by doing this. Soups are a good example. They can be served chilled or reheated, depending upon what is best, and finishing garnishes added at the last moment before serving.
It is nice to find an occasional recipe that is not only delicious but also simple and easy to make, and he has amassed some of those as well in his collection of recipes.
After trying a new recipe and following the directions exactly...my husband then likes to play around with it to see if he can come up with something new or make alterations, and this is how this easy chicken mozzarella recipe with Italian flair was created. It is quite different from the fish entrée which originally inspired it.
Mozzarella cheese
This is one of the three ingredients aside from salt and pepper seasonings in this recipe.
You heard that right! You need only three ingredients to make this delicious dish.
This recipe calls for fresh mozzarella cheese and if you can locate it and if your budget allows buffalo mozzarella is the tastiest version.
Fresh buffalo mozzarella cheese comes from water buffalo milk instead of cows milk.
We purchase ours from Costco and it is sold in plastic containers with briny liquid surrounding the small balls of the fresh mozzarella, or in slightly larger containers where the mozzarella pieces are tightly wrapped in cellophane.
In case you cannot find fresh buffalo mozzarella in your grocery store, you can purchase it here.
Prosciutto
Prosciutto di Parma is the second ingredient for this baked chicken recipe.
Prosciutto di Parma is the highest grade of this ham product and originates from Italy. There are other ham products labeled prosciutto but only those originating from a small area in Italy and meeting the highest of standards can be labeled as Prosciutto di Parma.
From the special diets of the pigs to how the ham legs are processed and the long aging time all account for the superior taste.
Most delicatessen departments in large grocery or specialty stores carry this prosciutto. Those of us with access to Costco stores such as we have in Houston, Texas are fortunate. We can get the real Prosciutto di Parma packages direct from Italy at a good price.
You don't need many slices for this chicken recipe so go ahead and splurge on this ingredient. You will be glad that you did!
Prosciutto di Parma...
Chicken Recipe
Our third and last prime ingredient is skinless boneless chicken breasts.
The first step is to wash them under running water and dry them completely with paper towels.
If they are large sized chicken breasts (as many of them are) cut in half into nice sized portions. Then slice with a sharp knife in half length-wise not cutting through entirely...as is shown in the accompanying photo.
Lay them open and season them with salt and pepper to taste keeping in mind that the prosciutto is salty.
If using thin skinless boneless fillets of chicken you can skip this step. Just season one side of them with the salt and pepper.
Chicken Recipe Prep Photos
Chicken Mozzarella ala Parma
This is the appropriate name that my husband has come up with for this easy to assemble recipe since two of the three main ingredients come from Italy.
Directions:
The next assembly steps are so simple.
Just cut slices of the fresh mozzarella cheese and put appropriately sized pieces onto the chicken folding the top back over it as these photos demonstrate.
The next step is to simply roll the chicken and mozzarella in the paper thin slices of the prosciutto. One slice of prosciutto per chicken piece is more than sufficient.
Prosciutto wrapped chicken stuffed with fresh mozzarella
Place on baking sheets sprayed with Pam or lightly greased with some other product and place in a pre-heated 350 degree oven for 20 minutes or until it is done.
When serving to a plate be sure and use all of any mozzarella cheese that oozes out of the chicken. It is delicious!
Chicken Mozzarella ala Parma ready to be baked in the oven.
Be prepared for rave reviews from your family and friends when you make this simple 30 minute recipe using these simple but delicious ingredients.
Serve with accompanying vegetables and perhaps a starch of your choice as well as a crisp fresh salad for a nutritious and wholesome meal. Risotto and baked asparagus would be a good suggestion. But I'll leave the rest of the meal up to you to complete.
Hope you enjoy this chicken entrée recipe with definite Italian flair as much as we and our friends do! Buon appetito!
Does this look like a simple enough recipe that you will be making for yourself and/or your guests?
Please rate this recipe! Thanks!
Questions & Answers
© 2012 Peggy Woods
Comments are welcomed!
Ooooh child, this does look so yum. This recipe would be great for a dinner party. Thank you for sharing your method to show how simple it is to put together.
My friend want to try
A simple and straightforward recipe. Thank you for sharing.
Ok so I have not eaten lunch yet and the hands on the clock are ticking closer to dinner time and I see this!!!!! O my I am drooling I am sure I have seen this before and I know I must make it thank you for sharing Angels are on the way this afternoon I am with my Jay who is very sick this weekend It seems we cannot keep them all well at one time Hess was in hospital this week.
If it wasn't for the proscuito.... I'd probably have already made it.. I love the idea of combining chicken with cheese!
Maybe I'll just add a pepper or tomato slice on top if I do make it.
Thanks for sharing!
Oh, wow...my mouth is watering! I'm def going to try this. The taste combo sounds amazing!
Hi Catherine,
Since you love eating prosciutto you should truly like eating this easy and delicious chicken recipe. Enjoy!
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Yum! I should not have read this while I was hungry. Thanks for this great idea for a quick and delicious meal. I love prosciutto.
Does that ever look good...delicious I bet! I don't think I have ever had Prosciutto, but I do want to try it. Wrapped around chicken with mozzarella sound like a real treat.
Amazing looking dish. Great job!
wow, it looks so good and worth $15 per plate! You can serve this dish in restaurant
Hi Peggy I know my family will ask me when I will make this for them a second time. I rarely cook such dishes for my self but when I want to try a fabulous recipe such as this, I provide dinner that night for my family. There is no doubt this will be a hit...all of the foods involved are favorites.
Angels are on the way to you this wee hour time of the morning ps
Voted up++++ shared Pinned to Awesome HubPages. g+ tweeted
I have to admit I have never used Mozzarella like this. You taught me something new with this recipe. I've never used Prosciutto either! I will certainly try this recipe.
BTW: I can see why this Hub got HOTD.
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That looks delicious and easy to do! I have to admit, I would probably use bacon instead of prosciutto, though! :) Voted up and useful!
Wow, does this look delicious and easy to make. Putting the ingredients on my shopping list so I can try this!
Sharing this one. I don't have a baking oven, peggy. Can I do this with my microwave oven?
This looks so good. Love chicken Kiev and Cordon Bleu, so this is definitely something I will try.
looks delicious ,very easy to cook recipe ....thanks for sharing..
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OK, not pinned, as seems you blocked that ... but, the thought was there lol.
Incredibly simple, but also incredibly delicious going by your photos.
I'm definitely sharing this with my followers, as I'm sure some of them will want to try. Also pinned, tweeted and voted awesome.
Oh, this looks absolutely delicious! I definitely have to try this one, since prosciutto and mozzarella are two of my favorite things! I love this delicious recipe!
A yummy recipe! I am a big fan of Italian dishes. I like the idea of combination of chicken and cheese. In my country, pig meat is not commonly eaten. I will try this recipe with some substitute for prosciutto. The first photo look so delicious and beautifully captured! CONGRATS on the hub of the day! Well-done!
Thanks for SHARING. Useful, Awesome & Interesting. Voted up
This is mouth watering stuff!
This looks so good I can't wait to try it. Thanks for sharing.
Congratulations, Peggy! This will be served for my family's dinner next week. I'll see to it that I will have all the ingredients. It is great for a Chicken-Prosciuto toasted sandwich too! I love prosciutto cotto!
The food looks delicious, thanks for sharing with us, voted awesome.
Congrats on HOTD. This dish really does look good. I'm printing it out to save. This new format doesn't give too many choices for voting on recipes, does it?? I needed a new way to cook chicken. Thanks so much. Goodnight.
This. Looks. AWESOME! I am not much of a chef but Im willing to try to wear the hat for a day so I can eat this. I love chicken and cheese :)
Wow - This recipe looks delightful! I love cheesy foods and the photo caught my attention right away. Must try this myself soon. Thank you for sharing it.
Great hub and congrats on bagging the HOD award. The recipe reads so yummy... I am sure it will be super delicious.
wow! this is really mouth-watering, hmmm... i'm gonna try this out :D
Glad to see this simple, delicious recipe made Hub of the Day!
Wow..I looks like totally yummy! Thanks for sharing. LOve it!
Definitely wonderful. With just three ingredients you can create such a delicious dish. Of course nothing beats using the suggested ingredients, but I think I can explore alternatives here.
Hi Peggy! Firstly, CONGRATULATIONS to you on this winning hub!
Secondly, I just love what you did with the chicken breast. I am not that a chicken fanatic, but my loved ones are. I am very eager to make this for them and a taste for me too. I love prosciutto! This chicken with prosciutto de parma and mozzarella will be great for a toasted sandwich as well!
Voted up and it's definitely making me hungry!
Looks detailed and fabulously tempting!
Mouth watering mmmm think I will have to try and make some, thanks for sharing :)
This looks really good. And I love that you combined some of my favorite things to eat. Congratulations on Hub of the Day. There is a good combination of facts, video, and supplemental information.
Wow....it looks great! And you got a lot of great comments. I will look for the place I can purchase Prosciutto just for this recipe. Thank you.
Congrats for the hub of the day! It looks tasty. I love all the 3 ingredients and I can´t wait to try this. Thanks for sharing.
This looks amazing. For 30 minutes of effort, it's well worth every minute spent. Congrats on HOTD.
So Yummy. Thanks for sharing it.Voted up.
Congrats on HOTD!
wow, this is fantastic. I can't believe it takes under 30 minutes!
Voting across the board and pinning.
This looks super easy & super delicious. Congrats on HOTD, Peggy W! Awesome hub.
This is a slick and easy recipe. I would give this a try soon. The chicken smothered in chesse and held together with prosciutto MMMM. I bet it has a smoky flavour too. Congratulations on winning HOTD!
Peggy, Peggy, PEGGY!!! Oh my, this looks tantalizing tasty!! I was on my out to Costco, and now I know what I will be making for dinner tonight!! Thank you and your husband for a delicious dinner entree! Congratulations on you HTD award and feature!
Oh my goodness! This looks so yummy! I can't wait to make it. Congrats on the HOTD. This hub is definitely deserving of that title. Voted up, shared.
A very easy recipe to follow with really simple ingredients and to tell you the truth the main Hub photo have tempted me to try my hands on it and make some :)
Thank you for sharing and many congrats on your Hub of the Day as well...:)
This looks amazing and so easy! You will definitely wow dinner guests with this recipe. Thanks for sharing this! Congrats on getting Hub of the Day.
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