Baked Italian Chicken Breast with Brie

Relatively simple baked boneless chicken breast with Italian flavorings topped with melted Brie...aka suuuuper yummy. Good for a romantic dinner (you can skip the garlic) or to impress family and friends. This dish is really fun because you can customize it easily. For example, instead of prosciutto try sliced artichoke hearts, or try a different soft cheese on top. Make it more southwestern with pepperjack cheese, light beer, and bell peppers. Guys love it.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 652 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 2 tablespoons dried oregano
• ¾ cup dry white wine
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste
• 2 slices prosciutto
• 2 large skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 4 ounces Brie cheese, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 2 roma tomatoes, chopped
• 2 large mushrooms, sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Pour white wine and water into a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 3

Mix oregano, black pepper, and salt together in a bowl; massage oregano mixture onto both sides of chicken breasts. Arrange coated chicken breasts in the baking dish; sprinkle with red pepper flakes.

Step 4

Bake chicken in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Place tomatoes, mushrooms, and garlic around the chicken breasts; sprinkle 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese over chicken and vegetables. Continue baking until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 15 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Step 5

Sprinkle remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese over chicken; top each chicken breast with 1 slice prosciutto and 2 to 3 slices Brie cheese diagonally atop prosciutto.

Step 6

Bake until Brie cheese is melted, 5 to 10 minutes.