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Becky Hardin
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Prepare a stuffed version of your favorite meat with this Ham Stuffed Chicken recipe. The chicken is cheesy, juicy, and delicious!
Ham and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Recipe
Juicy, cheesy, and delicious is all you need to know for this ham stuffed chicken recipe! If you want something a little more exciting than just plain chicken, you are going to love this chicken recipe.
If you enjoy the taste of ham and cheese, but you also enjoy a flavorful chicken breast, this Ham Stuffed Chicken recipe is one worth trying.
You will slice into your chicken, stuff it with thin ham pieces and cheese, and then prepare it in a flavorful broth that leaves it tasting juicy and delicious. Serve this flavorful chicken with some of your favorite sides for dinner.
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How to make Ham and Cheese Stuffed Chicken
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- Cut out a wide pocket in each chicken breast, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- Stuff each of your chicken breasts with 1 slice of ham and 1 slice (or 1 ounce) of cheese.
- In a small bowl, combine the onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Sprinkle seasoning on each stuffed chicken breast.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chicken breasts to the oil and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until browned, but not cooked through.
- Melt your butter in the skillet and add the garlic and thyme. Saute for 1 minute.
- Add in the Dijon mustard and chicken broth whisking to smooth out any lumps.
- Whisk the flour into the roux.
- Turn the heat down and add the chicken breasts back into the pan.
- Cover the pan and simmer the chicken for 10 minutes.
What Type of Ham Do I need?
Use thin-sliced ham to ensure that it will fit perfectly into the pocket you have created when cutting into your chicken. You can use any type of thin-sliced ham, such as honey ham or smoked ham. I really like honey ham.
What Cheese Works Best for Stuffed Chicken?
Provolone cheese is one type of cheese you can use when stuffing your chicken. Other great options include American, Cheddar, and Sharp Cheddar Cheese.
How Do I Store Leftovers?
Store your leftovers in a food storage container with an airtight lid to keep the air out of the container. Place your leftovers in the refrigerator, where they should remain fresh for up to four days.
Recipe Tips and Notes
- Provolone is the best cheese. While you can use any cheese that you like, provolone is a great option. It tastes great with the ham and chicken.
- Don’t cut all the way through the chicken. While cutting a pocket into your chicken, be sure to avoid cutting all the way through to the other end of it.
- Use the sauce on your sides. Save some sauce to serve with a side of mashed potatoes. You can pour a bit of the sauce on top to give the potatoes even more flavor.
If you thought it was difficult to prepare stuffed chicken, think again! The Ham Stuffed Chicken recipe is simple enough for anyone to follow. Recreate this delicious chicken that you can serve with your favorite sides.
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Ham and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Recipe
This Ham and Cheese Stuffed Chicken recipe is filled with cheesy flavor. It's an easy weeknight dinner, and the kids are sure to love this too.
Prep: 15 minutes minutes
Cook: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 people
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Ingredients
- 4 large chicken breasts
- 4 slices ham
- 4 slices cheese or 4 ounces of cheese, sliced. (we used provolone)
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon flour
Instructions
Cut out a wide pocket horizontally in each chicken breast, being careful not to cut all the way through.
4 large chicken breasts
Stuff each chicken breast with 1 slice of ham and 1 slice (or 1 ounce) of cheese.
4 slices ham, 4 slices cheese
In a small dish, combine the onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Sprinkle each stuffed chicken breast with the seasoning.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2 tablespoons olive oil
Once heated, add the chicken breasts to the pan, cooking for 4-5 minutes on each side until browned, but not cooked through. (You may need to do this in two batches depending on the size of your chicken breasts and pan.)
Remove the chicken breasts from the pan.
Melt the butter in the skillet. Add in the garlic and thyme, sautéing for a minute.
2 tablespoons butter, 2 cloves garlic, ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
Add in the dijon mustard and chicken broth. Whisk to smooth out any lumps and scrape up any browned bits from the pan.
1 tablespoon dijon mustard, 1 cup chicken broth
Whisk in the flour.
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Turn the heat down to low, and add the chicken breasts back to the pan.
Cover the pan, and simmer for 10 minutes.
Uncover, and spoon the sauce over the chicken breasts before serving.
Notes
Storage: Store ham and cheese stuffed chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days, or freeze for 3 months.
Nutrition Facts
Ham and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 568Calories from Fat 297
% Daily Value*
Fat 33g51%
Saturated Fat 13g81%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 206mg69%
Sodium 1368mg59%
Potassium 1015mg29%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 62g124%
Vitamin A 530IU11%
Vitamin C 7mg8%
Calcium 229mg23%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Author: Becky Hardin
Course:Main Course
Cuisine:American
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Dianne Warren says
Made this last night and it was great!Reply
- Becky Hardin says
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Dianne!
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- Michelle says
I can’t find a temp to cook it–looks yummy!
- Becky Hardin says
Medium-high is usually around 375°F!
- Rex says
I made this tonight very tasty! Thank you for sharing
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- Becky Hardin says
So glad you enjoyed it, Rex!
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