Prosciutto and Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken with Mediterranean Pasta Salad

Ingredients

For the Stuffed Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 slices prosciutto
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper

For the Mediterranean Pasta Salad:
- 8 ounces pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 cup iceberg lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup peperoncini peppers, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup shredded cabbage
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup croutons
- 1 cup baby spinach leaves
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/4 cup red wine vinaigrette

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken:
1. Butterfly each chicken breast by slicing horizontally, but not all the way through, creating a pocket.
2. Place 2 slices of prosciutto inside each chicken breast along with a few slices of mozzarella cheese.
3. Fold the chicken breasts to close, and secure with toothpicks if necessary.
4. Season the outside of the chicken with salt and pepper.

Cook the Chicken on the Stove:
5. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
6. Add the stuffed chicken breasts, cooking for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and golden brown.

Prepare the Mediterranean Pasta Salad:
7. Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and rinse under cold water.
8. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chopped iceberg and romaine lettuces, kalamata and black olives, peperoncini peppers, red bell pepper, shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, cherry tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, croutons, baby spinach, feta cheese, dried cranberries, and chopped pecans.
9. Drizzle with red wine vinaigrette and toss to combine.

Total Time

PT40M
40 minutes

Type of Dish

Lunch

Keywords

Stuffed chicken, Mediterranean salad, Pasta salad, Prosciutto recipes, Mozzarella stuffed chicken, Lunch ideas, Gourmet lunch, Chicken breast recipes, Vibrant salad, Easy gourmet cooking

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total: 1800 calories

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