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cheesy ham & pesto stuffed chicken~robynne

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Robynne Glenn
Lake Arrowhead, CA

My family loves breaded chicken dishes,and how can you go wrong with cheese, ham and pesto in a flavorful breading? Trust me! You can't! I was so happy with this chicken that I had my neighbor try it and she LOVED it! Thanks, Melanie! Disclaimer: I have always used recipes as a guide and use my instincts and experience to alter or omit ingredients as I cook. Therefore, it has always been a challenge when sharing recipes with others. I doubt I make dishes the same way twice. So, I advise you to use my recipes the same way. Trust your experience and adjust to your personal taste~Robynne

(2 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For cheesy ham & pesto stuffed chicken~robynne

  • 4
    chicken breast, pounded to 1/4" thickness
  • 3 c
    swiss cheese, grated
  • 12-16 slice
    deli ham
  • 4-6 tsp
    prepared pesto
  • 1/4 tsp
    garlic salt
  • olive oil, extra virgin
  • COATING
  • 1/2 c
    panko bread crumbs
  • 1/4 c
    italian bread crumbs
  • 1/4 c
    corn starch
  • 1/4 c
    instant potato flakes, dry (really...trust me)
  • 1/4 c
    parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 tsp
    italian seasoning

How To Make cheesy ham & pesto stuffed chicken~robynne

  • 1
    Sprinkle chicken breasts with garlic salt. Place 3 or 4 slices of ham on each breast. Spread 1-2 teaspoons of pesto over ham and top with Swiss cheese. Fold chicken in half like a book. Set aside.
  • 2
    To make coating combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly. Carefully coat chicken with, being sure not to lose any of the yummy stuffing. Heat oven to 300 degrees.
  • 3
    In a large skillet, heat olive oil on medium heat and saute chicken on each side until nicely brown. Don't worry if all the cheese is not melted. Transfer chicken to a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted and chicken is cooked through.
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