Prosciutto Wrapped Parmesan, Spinach and Almond Chicken 

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Ingredients: (One Serving)

6 oz Chicken Breast

1 oz Sliced Prosciutto

Handful of Spinach

2 Tbsp Parmesan Cheese (I used a three cheese blend with parmesan, asiago and romano)

7 g Sliced Almonds

1 Clove of Minced Garlic

Salt, Pepper, and Oregano to taste

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Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees

2. Crumble and toast almonds on a skillet over medium heat (you will know they are done when they start to give off an aroma)

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3. Sautee spinach until it begins to wilt

4. Combine toasted almonds, wilted spinach, parmesan and garlic in a small bowl and mix together

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5. Slice the chicken breast down the middle (but not all the way through) to create a pouch for where your stuffing will go

6. Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper

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7. Stuff the chicken breast with the almond, spinach and cheese mixture

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8. Spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray and lay the prosciutto slices so that they are slightly overlapping and sprinkle oregano on top of the prosciutto slices

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9. Place the chicken breast (stuffing face down) on the prosciutto and carefully fold over the prosciutto to finish wrapping the chicken

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10. Place the chicken in the oven and bake for 18-20 minutes

11. Serve on a plate and enjoy!!! I made mine with a side of mashed cauliflower and it was delicious!

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