Chicken Breast Stuffed with Speck and Grana Padano

Chicken Breast Stuffed with Speck and Grana Padano, known in Italy as Petto di Pollo Ripieno di Speck e Grana Padano, is a simple yet elegant dish that brings together rich Italian flavours in an easy oven-baked recipe. Tender chicken is filled with savoury speck and finely grated Grana Padano, then sealed and baked until perfectly cooked. Ideal for a quick family dinner or a refined main course, this recipe combines everyday ingredients with authentic Italian character.

Author

Affetto Italiano

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Servings

2

Category

Dinner

Cuisine

Italian

Ingredients

• 2 Chicken breasts
• 6 thin slices Speck (shop here)
• 40gr Grana Padano (shop here), finely grated
• 2 tbsp extra virgin Olive Oil (shop here)
• Salt and black pepper

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2. Slice each chicken breast lengthways to create a pocket.
3. Fill each pocket with speck slices and grated Grana Padano.
4. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
5. Heat olive oil in an ovenproof pan and seal the chicken on both sides.
6. Transfer the pan to the oven and bake for 18–20 minutes until cooked through.
7. Rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.