Fontina and Prosciutto Stuffed Chicken Breast with Roasted Spring Vegetables

Fontina and Prosciutto Stuffed Chicken Breast with Roasted Spring Vegetables

Juicy chicken breasts stuffed with creamy fontina cheese and savory prosciutto, served alongside tender roasted asparagus, snap peas, and baby carrots. This elegant high-protein dish celebrates the fresh flavors of spring while delivering satisfying, wholesome nutrition.

AI SCORE
92
/100

Fontina and Prosciutto Stuffed Chicken Breast with Roasted Spring Vegetables

Juicy chicken breasts stuffed with creamy fontina cheese and savory prosciutto, served alongside tender roasted asparagus, snap peas, and baby carrots. This elegant high-protein dish celebrates the fresh flavors of spring while delivering satisfying, wholesome nutrition.

AI SCORE
92
/100
ItalianDinnerHigh-proteinGluten-free
⏱️
60 min
Time
👥
4 people
Servings
🔥
485 kcal
Calories
📊
Medium
Difficulty

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 180g each)
  • 120g fontina cheese, sliced
  • 8 slices prosciutto
  • 1 bunch asparagus (about 350g), woody ends trimmed
  • 200g sugar snap peas
  • 250g baby carrots
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a large baking tray with parchment paper.

2

Place each chicken breast flat on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, cut a deep horizontal pocket into the thickest part of each breast, being careful not to cut all the way through.

3

Season the inside of each pocket with a pinch of salt and pepper. Stuff each chicken breast with 30g of fontina cheese and 2 slices of prosciutto, folding them to fit inside.

4

Secure the openings with toothpicks if needed. Rub the outside of each chicken breast with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, then season with rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.

5

Toss the asparagus, snap peas, and baby carrots with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.

6

Arrange the stuffed chicken breasts in the center of the prepared baking tray and scatter the seasoned vegetables around them.

7

Roast in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 74°C (165°F) when measured at the thickest part with a meat thermometer.

8

Remove from oven, drizzle lemon juice over the vegetables, and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before removing toothpicks.

9

Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately with the roasted spring vegetables.

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