Chicken Bijan Recipe
stuffed with goat cheese, fresh basil, prosciutto, bucatini alfredo
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Ingredients
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Chicken
Bucatini Alfredo
Method
Prepare Chicken
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Prepare the Chicken Breasts
Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap. Use a meat mallet or rolling pin to gently pound them to an even thickness (about 1/2 inch).
- 3
Stuff the Chicken
Spread a layer of goat cheese over each chicken breast. Add a few basil leaves and a slice of prosciutto on top of the cheese. Carefully roll up the chicken breasts, starting from one end, and secure with toothpicks if necessary.
- 4
Season and Sear
Season the stuffed chicken breasts with salt and black pepper. In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- 5
Bake the Chicken
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F or 75°C). Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Prepare Bucatini Alfredo
- 6
Cook the Bucatini
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the bucatini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
- 7
Make the Alfredo Sauce
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- 8
Finish the Sauce
Gradually whisk in the parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 9
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the cooked bucatini to the sauce and toss to coat evenly. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes over low heat to allow the pasta to absorb the flavors.
Serve
- 10
Plate the Dish
Slice the stuffed chicken breasts and arrange them on plates. Serve the bucatini alfredo alongside the chicken. Garnish with additional basil leaves if desired.