Description
This Ham and Swiss Stuffed Chicken is a flavorful and cheesy dish that combines tender chicken breasts with savory ham and melty Swiss cheese. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or an impressive meal for guests!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 slices Swiss cheese (Emmental or Gruyère recommended)
- 4 slices deli ham
- 1 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika (optional)
- Fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary, or parsley, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Chicken: Pat dry the chicken breasts and carefully slice a pocket into each without cutting through the other side.
- Stuff: Layer 2 slices of ham and 2 slices of Swiss cheese inside each chicken breast. Do not overfill.
- Secure: Use toothpicks or kitchen twine to keep the filling in place.
- Season: Brush the chicken with olive oil or melted butter. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika (if using).
- Bake: Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Serve: Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, sear the stuffed chicken in a pan for 2 minutes per side before baking.
- Swap Swiss cheese for provolone or mozzarella for a different flavor.
- Can also be grilled or cooked in a slow cooker (4-6 hours on low).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American / French-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: ~400
- Sugar: ~1g
- Sodium: ~700mg
- Fat: ~20g
- Saturated Fat: ~9g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~9g
- Trans Fat: ~0g
- Carbohydrates: ~3g
- Fiber: ~0g
- Protein: ~45g
- Cholesterol: ~120mg