Florentine Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken

Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray, 2008

Show: 30 Minute MealsEpisode: Dinner in Florence

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (45)

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Cook Time:
20 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 20 min
Total:: 35 min

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Ingredients

1 box frozen spinach, defrosted
3 tablespoons pine nuts
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
2 cloves garlic, grated or finely chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
A few grates nutmeg
6 chicken breasts
6 slices prosciutto di Parma, 1/3 pound
3 to 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Wring out defrosted spinach in clean kitchen towel.

Toast nuts and combine with spinach in a bowl, mix in cheeses, garlic, salt, pepper and nutmeg.

Cut into and across but not all the way through the chicken breasts, opening them up like a book with a sharp knife. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Fill each with a small mound of stuffing. Flap chicken breasts back over stuffing and wrap each breast with prosciutto to seal them, carefully covering the whole breast. Brush chicken all over with some extra-virgin olive oil and roast 18 to 20 minutes until cooked through.

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recipe Florentine Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken
Janet Brick, NJ 01-26-2010
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GREAT RECIPE ! **** Just had to cook it TWICE as long!!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I think the "30 minute meal" people were trying to squeeze this recipe into their show for Rachel Ray.. However I made this... meal and followed the directions exactly and my chicken was completely RAW inside!! However, I made it again and baked it for 40 minutes and it came out perfect!.. This is a delicious recipe, but, please, I would prefer proper cooking instructions next time so I do not get extremely ill..lol Read more
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Alana Olathe, KS 12-09-2009
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Excellent...even for kids
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe turned out wonderful. I increased the roast time to 30 minutes. Also, I did not have ricotta cheese, so I used... cottage cheese instead. The chicken was moist and flavorful. I served the breasts on a bed of angel hair pasta, which I tossed with EVOO, garlic, parsley, salt & pepper. My kids (6 and 9) devoured it! Definitely restaurant quality! Read more
recipe Florentine Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken
Melissa Westmoreland, NY 12-05-2009
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Simple and Great Recipe!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this chicken for my boyfriend-a very harsh critic-and he LOVED it! The chicken was so tender-not dry. The only item I... skipped from the recipe were the pine nuts as we don't really care for them. Very simple to put together and the presentation is fabulous when sliced and served for a small gathering, really makes a great dish. Thanks Rachael! Melissa NYRead more
recipe Florentine Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken
Doug Kansas City, MO 11-30-2009
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Quick, delicious meal...
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I really enjoyed this recipe. I had fresh adult spinach so used it, and added a bit of extra garlic. I blanched the leaves... of spinach for two minutes then drained, chopped and squeezed it dry. But the rest was to the recipe. The chicken was moist, and flavorful. The filling was tasty, and spicy. The nutmeg was fresh grated, so it had a nice punch. The best thing...even with using fresh spinach it was done in no time. Love this recipe.Read more
recipe Florentine Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken
Janice North Reading, MA 10-28-2009
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Moist and tasty
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I purchased thin sliced chicken cutlets to avoid having to cut the chicken breasts and it worked out great. The nutmeg and... garlic added so much flavor to the spinach and ricotta. I found the chicken retained its moisture and was not dry at all. My family loved this chicken and can't wait until I make it again! Thanks, Rachel. You've provided us with another great recipe!Read more
recipe Florentine Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken
Emily Pinon, AZ 10-25-2009
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Non-Spinach Eaters LOVED This
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I am the only person in my family that likes spinach so I was very surprised when EVERYONE in my family LOVED this. I'll... admit- I did add a little extra cheese to mask the taste somewhat. I also used a thicker cut of Prosciutto. (I was lucky to even find it in my small town so finding someone to slice it as thin as I needed was out of the question.) This is one I will definitely make again.Read more