Baked Prosciutto-Wrapped Chicken Breast with Spinach and Boursin
By Danielle "Diva Q" Bennett
This chicken is dressed to impress. It's pounded thin, rolled with creamy herbed cheese and spinach, then all wrapped up in prosciutto before a final finish on the grill.
Prep Time
25 Min
Cook Time
1 Hr
30 Min
Pellets
Hickory
Yields: 4 Servings
Ingredients
main
1 Tablespoon | olive oil |
10 Ounce | baby spinach leaves, washed and dried |
2 Whole | packs (5.2 oz) Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs Gournay Cheese |
2 Pound | boneless, skinless chicken breasts |
As Needed | |
14 Slices | prosciutto |
Units of Measurement:
Steps
Step 1
Heat olive oil in a medium sauté pan. Add spinach and sauté until wilted, about 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a strainer and squeeze out excess liquid. Place spinach and cheese in a medium bowl. Mix well and set aside.
Ingredients
1 Tablespoon olive oil
10 Ounce baby spinach leaves, washed and dried
2 Whole packs (5.2 oz) Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs Gournay Cheese
Step 2
Butterfly each chicken breast and open like a book. Cover with plastic wrap and using a meat mallet, pound out thinly. Season the chicken with Traeger Pork & Poultry Rub.
Ingredients
2 Pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
As Needed Traeger Pork & Poultry Rub
Step 3
Lay a sheet of plastic wrap about 2 feet long down on a flat, clean surface. Lay down slices of prosciutto, slightly overlapping and double-wide. Place the chicken on top of the prosciutto leaving a 1-1/2 inch border.
Ingredients
14 Slices prosciutto
Step 4
Spread the spinach mixture on top of the chicken. Roll it up tightly to create a log. Tie off the ends tightly and transfer to the refrigerator. Refrigerate 2 to 3 hours or overnight.
Step 5
When ready to cook set Traeger temperature to 300°F and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.
300 ˚F / 149 ˚C
Step 6
Carefully remove the plastic wrap and place directly on the grill grate. Bake for an hour and a half, or until the internal temperature reaches 162°F to 165°F. Remove from Traeger and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Enjoy!
01:30
300 ˚F / 149 ˚C
162 ˚F / 72 ˚C
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