Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the Meat recipes category.

Pancetta & Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe.

Ingredients:

4 slices pancetta
1 TBSP olive oil
1 shallot, finely chopped
3/4 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1/4 TSP salt, divided
1/4 TSP pepper, divided
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1/2 cup prepared pesto

Recipe Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large skillet, cook pancetta over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp; drain on paper towels.

In same skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
Add shallot; cook and stir until lightly browned, 1-2 minutes.
Stir in mushrooms; cook until tender, 1-2 minutes.
Add 1/8 TSP salt and 1/8 TSP pepper.

Pound chicken breasts with a meat mallet to 1/4" thickness.
Spread each with 2 TBSPs pesto; layer with 1 slice pancetta and a fourth of the mushroom mixture.
Fold chicken in half, enclosing filling; secure with toothpicks.
Sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper.

Transfer to a greased 13x9" baking dish.
Bake until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165 degrees , 30-35 minutes.
Discard toothpicks before serving.

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