Prosciutto Wrapped Stuffed Chicken and Duck Fat Potatoes
Tender chicken breasts stuffed with fragrant herbs, wrapped in savory prosciutto, and roasted on a sheet pan alongside crisp duck fat potatoes and sweet carrots. A satisfying, protein-packed dinner that feels luxurious yet requires minimal active effort.
Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min
Makes
2 servings
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Made by Laura + Lila
Laura created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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Everyday strength
Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
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Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Leftovers store well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in an oven or air fryer to restore potato crispness.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment…
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Next: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Wash and cut the potatoes into 1…
Wash and cut the potatoes into 1 inch (2.5cm) cubes. Slice the carrots into half-inch rounds.
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Toss the potatoes and carrots with duck…
In a bowl, toss the potatoes and carrots with duck fat, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated. Spread them out in a single layer on one side of the baking sheet.
Look for: evenly coated
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Carefully cut a deep horizontal pocket into…
Carefully cut a deep horizontal pocket into the side of each chicken breast without cutting all the way through.
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Stuff each chicken pocket with chopped fresh…
Stuff each chicken pocket with chopped fresh parsley. Wrap two slices of prosciutto snugly around each chicken breast to seal the pocket.
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Place the prosciutto-wrapped chicken breasts onto the…
Place the prosciutto-wrapped chicken breasts onto the open side of the baking sheet.
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Roast in the preheated oven for 25…
Roast in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the potatoes are golden and crisp.
Look for: the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the potatoes are golden and crisp
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Remove from the oven and let the…
Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving with the roasted potatoes and carrots.
Allow: 5 minutes
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