Prosciutto-Wrapped Chicken Breasts with Herbed Goat Cheese

Recipe View Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly brush a baking sheet with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped shallots and cook until softened and translucent. (3 minutes)

Recipe View Stir in the minced garlic, chopped thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant. Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl. (2 minutes)

Recipe View In the bowl with the shallot mixture, combine the goat cheese, chopped dates, and fresh basil. Mix well until thoroughly combined. (3 minutes)

Recipe View Using a sharp knife, create a 1-inch slit in the thickest part of each chicken breast to form a pocket. Gently widen the pocket with your fingers. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Carefully stuff each chicken breast with approximately 1/4 cup of the goat cheese mixture, ensuring the filling is evenly distributed. Wipe away any excess cheese from the outside of the chicken. (8 minutes)

Recipe View Wrap each stuffed chicken breast with a slice of prosciutto, ensuring the opening of the pocket is well-covered. Place the wrapped chicken breasts seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Flip the chicken breasts and continue baking until the chicken is cooked through, the prosciutto is browned and crispy, and an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) is reached. (20 minutes)

Recipe View Let the chicken breasts rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs, if desired.