These ham and cheese stuffed chicken breasts are delicious, quick and easy to make and a real treat when you want a tasty meal that’s a bit special but with minimum fuss.
Chicken breasts are so easy and versatile. Whether just frying, or roasting with some garlic for a weeknight supper, or going that little bit further and answering that yearning for proper Southern fried chicken, it’s a really adaptable meat that is always well received. We’ve gone a little further with these ham and cheese stuffed chicken breasts, but preparation is still quick work and the result is so tasty that you’re sure to love them; the combination of all three ingredients is a real winner.
Cooking these stuffed chicken breasts is ever so simple. Slice the chicken breasts so that they open up like a book, fill with slices of Princes canned ham and some of your favourite cheese, and use a cocktail stick to keep everything in its place. Roast in the oven for 35 to 40 minutes, and serve. For a chilly winter’s evening, we serve them with some green vegetable and maybe a warming baked potato, but serve with whatever you most fancy along with a blob of ketchup or some of my Bloody Mary tomato sauce. The great thing about this dish is not only is it delicious when first cooked but it also makes for great left-overs. Slice the chicken breasts the next day for a wonderful sandwich filling or in a salad for a packed lunch,
Ham and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 4 slices Princes canned ham
- 4 slices cheese (strongly flavoured)
- 1 glug oil
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Chill the ham in the fridge for a few hours, or over night before using to make it easier to slice.
- Pre heat the oven to 180C/ Gas Mark 4.
- Use a sharp knife to make a pocket along the length of each chicken breast, taking care not to cut all the way through.
- Put a slice of ham and cheese into each piece of chicken, and thread a cocktail stick through each side to hold the pocket closed. Season the skin with pepper and salt.
- Place in to an oiled oven proof dish and roast for 35 – 40 minutes until cooked through and the skin is crispy.
- Serve with your choice of vegetables and potatoes along with any crispy cheese from the pan.
Recipes like this: quick and easy, but which result in delicious food, are such a treasure that it’s a shame to keep them to yourself. So if you have a recipe for great food that’s good value using Princes Canned meat, share it over at Come Home to Princes, where you find lots of other recipes, including some more from me. There is a grand prize of £3000 for the best recipe on offer, as well as a draw for a supermarket voucher each week.
Recipe for Ham and Cheese Stuffed Chicken commissioned by Princes. All opinions our own.
Veena Azmanov
That looks so delicious. So colorful too! Would love to try. Pinned for later thanks.
Helen
Hope you enjoy.
Angela - Patisserie Makes Perfect
What an ingenious recipe, I haven’t had Princes meat in years. This looks great, a really great midweek dinner. The competition on the Princes site looks great too.
Helen
I have fond childhood memories of the shape of that can!
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I’m all about the simple dishes that work great as leftovers. Great recipe:)
Helen
Thank you. Cook once, eat twice is a great way to cater.
Mackenzie @ Food Above Gold
I’ve never tried Princes Canned Ham before, but this recipe sounds amazing. I love the idea of slicing the leftovers to make a fantastic sandwich the next day. I’m a sucker for a delicious sandwich and this sounds like something I need to put on my menu!
Helen
I love any recipe that has leftovers
Sarah Bailey
Now anything with cheese has me wanting to try it ;) what a delicious sounding meal idea.
Helen
Always anything with cheese! this is like a ham and cheese toastie, but with chicken instead of bread!
Elodie
This looks so good! And perfect for this time of the year!
– Elodie x
Helen
ideal any time.
La french Connection
That looks quite healthy and simple. Also super easy to make!
Helen
So quick, simple and easy!
Anosa
This meals looks absolutely delicious, never tried ham and cheese stuffed chicken before. I need to give it a try
Helen
Thanks Anosa, so quick and easy to make.
Jodie
Never had meat canned, but the Princes Canned ham sounds lovely and presented well. Fab post! :) x
Helen
the Princes canned ham is such a useful store cupboard ingredient.
Rachel
I didnt even know you could get ham in a can, what a great idea. I love tinned spam but this is something I will be looking out for!
Helen
It is fantastic for holidays and just for the store cupboard. Really useful product.
Leah LS
Such a great idea. Stuffed chicken is always a winner and it looks like such an inventive way using tinned ham from princes. I haven’t had a proper meal in a while as we are house sitting but not keen on using their kitchen for fear of doing something wrong lol…can’t wait to get in to my own kitchen x
Helen
I’d hate not to be able to cook, have a good time when you get back to your kitchen!
Fashion and Style Police
I love chicken breasts a lot. This looks like my kind of dish.
Helen
So quick and easy too.
Lianne
Ooh this is my kind of meal, I love stuffed chicken, esp with ham and cheese!
Helen
so easy and delicious
nicol
ham and cheese is a classic combination and it goes with everything. i’ll have to try it with chicken
Helen
Absolutely. It is like a chicken wrapped ham and cheese toastie.
stephanie
This is my kind of meal, I love anything with chicken in! x
Helen
chicken is such a delicious meat, and so adaptable too.
Lilinha
I had no idea tinned ham existed, what a great idea. The recipe looks delicious!
Helen
the caned ham is a very useful, and adaptable store cupboard staple.
Annie B
This sounds tasty and actually not too bad to make! May be adding this to my food to make list.
Helen
so easy to make. Enjoy it.
Stephen
I like the idea of having two completely different meats together, I have had chicken stuffed with cheese and bacon, so ham brings a new perspective!
Helen
Chicken and bacon is also an excellent combination.
fashion-mommy
It’s been years since I’ve had Princes cooked ham, something my nan always had on the table on Sunday’s. Such a great idea of a new use for it.
Helen
it is such a good store cupboard ingredient.
Sarah
What an awesome dinner recipe! Quick enough for a weeknight, fancy enough for a weekend!
Helen
I quite like the idea of it with a cheese sauce for the weekend.
Erren @ Erren's Kitchen
This looks delicious! Can’t wait to try it!
Helen
Let me know if you do
Lisa @Garlicandzest.com
This reminds me of a cordon bleu – which has always been a real treat for my family! Lovely recipe and I love that it’s so straightforward.
Helen
Absolutely an easy twist on Cordon Bleu.
Tina Jui | The Worktop
What a great idea to stuff the chicken breasts with ham! I’ve never tried it before, but it sounds like a very simple delicious weeknight dinner idea. I’ll have to give it a try!
Helen
The leftovers are just perfect for a sandwich the next day too.
Platter Talk
Looks like such a healthy, tasty recipe and the broccoli and tomato on the plate are perfect to go with it. Always have loved stuffed chicken breast with ham.
Helen
It is perfect for a quick weeknight summer.