chicken with prosciutto and mozarella

Chicken with Prosciutto and Mozzarella

Chicken breasts are wrapped with thin slices of prosciutto and layered with mozzarella, then seared or baked until the meat is cooked through and the cheese melts. The prosciutto crisps slightly during cooking, adding savory, salty notes, while the mozzarella becomes gooey and creamy. The combination balances tender chicken, rich cheese, and flavorful cured meat.

As the chicken cooks, the mozzarella melts evenly over the surface, creating a cohesive, indulgent topping. The prosciutto clings to the chicken, adding texture and depth of flavor. The preparation highlights simple layering and gentle cooking to achieve tender, juicy chicken with melted, savory cheese and crisped prosciutto.

This recipe uses my Brined Chicken Breasts recipe for baking the chicken.

Print Recipe
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Chicken
Italian
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 4 baked chicken breasts
  • 4 slices prosciutto
  • shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • dried oregano

Instructions 

  • Prepare 4 brined chicken breasts using the recipe linked to in the introduction. Leave the oven on 450°F.
  • Heat a cup of marinara sauce.
  • Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and arrange the chicken breasts on the sheet.
  • Drape a slice of prosciutto over each chicken breast.
  • Spoon marinara sauce over each breast.
  • Cover each breast with shredded mozzarella.
  • Sprinkle dried oregano over the mozzarella.
  • Place the sheet of chicken breasts in the oven for about 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and starting to brown.
  • Serve with additional marinara sauce, if desired.