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Chicken Braciole with Parmesan & Pancetta

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A delicious Italian dish featuring chicken rolled with Parmesan, pancetta, garlic, and fresh parsley, baked to perfection.

Ingredients

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  • 3 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breast, split in half vertically
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 heaping tablespoon chopped garlic
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 12 slices thinly sliced pancetta
  • Your favorite tomato sauce (roughly 2 quarts)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the garlic, Parmesan, parsley, and black pepper; set aside.
  4. Slice each chicken breast in half vertically to create six pieces.
  5. Pound each slice flat for even cooking.
  6. Lay two slices of pancetta on each chicken piece.
  7. Brush the filling mixture across the chicken.
  8. Roll the chicken tightly around the fillings and secure with toothpicks.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until cooked through.
  10. Remove toothpicks and place chicken into the tomato sauce, simmering for about an hour.

Notes

For best results, ensure that the chicken is pounded evenly and consider marinating the chicken in the filling for a few hours before cooking.

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