Chicken and Prosciutto Sandwich {with peach}

Looking for an easy sandwich recipe for lunch or to take along a fun summer picnic?  This Chicken and Prosciutto Sandwich is piled high with delicious toppings that will make your belly do a happy dance!  There’s a little sweet from peaches, some savoury flavour from crispy prosciutto and chicken…and a whole lotta tasty.

Hello there friends!

As we’re officially into summer, peach season and most definitely picnic season, today I’m sharing a scrumptious crispy prosciutto sandwich with chicken, peach and basil (oh, and a little balsamic reduction for good measure).  A toasted sandwich never tasted so good!

Why You’re Going to Love this Prosciutto Sandwich

• There’s juicy chicken breast
• Crispy, salty prosciutto
• Creamy mozzarella
• Sweet peach
• Savoury, aromatic basil
• Balsamic reduction

Sounds yummy, right??

What is Prosciutto?

Prosciutto is a type of Italian dry cured ham typically made from the leg of pork. It takes anywhere from months to years to make (cure) and it really is an art.

Prosciutto is buttery, a little salty and completely delicious! You could find it in the deli section of your supermarket and it’s often sold pre-packaged, thinly sliced.

I definitely didn’t grow up eating prosciutto, but hubby and I regularly enjoy these days because it’s just so versatile (and, of course, tasty)

Ways to Enjoy Prosciutto Besides this Prosciutto Sandwich?

• With charcuterie boards
• Melon salads with mozza or bocconcini
• Wrapped around asparagus and dunked in jammy eggs
• Wrapped around stuffed chicken breasts
• On pizza
• And so much more!

Do I Have to Cook Prosciutto?

No, prosciutto is ready to be enjoyed as is (which I often (ok, like, always) do upon opening a package).

Having said that, for this prosciutto sandwich recipe I opted to cook (or more like crisp) the prosciutto. Why? For sandwiches I tend to enjoy the texture the crispiness adds.

Plus, when you bite into the sandwich, you’re not pulling all of the prosciutto out in one bite. Plus, crispy prosciutto? It’s kinda awesome.

If you’d rather not crisp the prosciutto and just enjoy as is, that’s a-ok too!

How to Cook Chicken Breasts In The Oven?

For this recipe, I used one small boneless, skinless chicken breast.  To cook –

• Preheat oven to 400 F.
• Season chicken with a pinch of salt and pepper.
• Drizzle with a little olive oil.
• Place on a baking sheet or in a cast iron pan.
• Bake for about 23-25 minutes or until temperature at the thickest part reaches 165 F and the juices run clear. Use a food thermometre to be sure.
• Let chicken cool a little before slicing so the juices reabsorb.

Note—>Because chicken breasts can vary in size and thickness, your cook time may vary. Just ensure you cook the chicken until it is completely cooked through!

How to Assemble this Italian Sandwich Recipe

• Spread mayo on all 4 slices of toasted bread.
• Top 2 of those slices with mozzarella and freshly cracked black pepper.
• Top mozzarella with cooked chicken.
• Next layer on that crispy prosciutto.

• Layer peach slices and basil.
• Finish with a drizzle of balsamic reduction.
• Cover with remaining 2 slices of bread.
• Cut (if you want) and enjoy!

Tips & Variations of this Crispy Prosciutto Sandwich Recipe

• Opt for store-bought rotisserie chicken to save time!
• Don’t have balsamic reduction on hand? Try a drizzle of honey!
• Swap out apple or pear for the peach.
• Arugula works lovely instead of basil
• Like a little heat? Try some chili flakes.
• I kept the chicken breast really simple with just a little salt and pepper. Feel free to season with some Italian seasoning if you like.

Want to LIGHTEN THINGS?

Cut your bread slices on the thinner side and reduce the prosciutto by half. It’ll still taste delish!

Want to INDULGE A LITTLE?

Opt for brie cheese instead of mozzarella. Super yum too!

Looking for Other Picnic Recipes to Go With? Try These!

• Best Potato Salad Recipe
• Keto Cabbage Slaw from Katherine of Love in My Oven
• Sparking Limeade from Kathy of Beyond the Chicken Coop

Other Easy Sandwich Ideas You May Enjoy

• Mortadella Sandwich
• Curry Chicken Salad Sandwich
• Turkey and Cranberry Grilled Cheese

Hope you love this chicken and prosciutto sandwich recipe as much as we do!

Until next time, take care and chit chat again soon,

~Dawn

P.S. If you think this easy Italian sandwich recipe will make your belly happy too, please be sure to hit that little Pin button. Many thanks, you guys! XO

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5 from 15 votes

Chicken and Prosciutto Sandwich {with peach}

Looking for an easy sandwich recipe for lunch or to take along a fun summer picnic?  Try this Chicken and Prosciutto Sandwich! It's piled high with delicious toppings that will make your belly do a happy dance!  There's a little sweet from peaches, a little savoury from crispy prosciutto and chicken…and a whole lotta tasty.

Course Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Keyword easy lunch recipe, Italian sandwich recipe, picnic recipe, toasted sandwich recipe

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 2 sandwiches

Author Dawn Coombs

Ingredients

• 8 oz boneless skinless chicken breast -sliced or use store bought cooked rotisserie chicken
• pinch salt
• pinch black pepper -for mozzarella and chicken breast
• 1 tsp olive oil -optional
• 4 slices bread -your favourite bread
• 2-3 tbsp light mayo -or to taste
• 4 oz fresh mozzarella -cut into slices
• 50 grams prosciutto -about 4 slices
• 1 peach -sliced
• few leaves fresh basil
• 2 tsp balsamic reduction -or honey

Instructions

• To cook chicken breast, season with a little salt and pepper and drizzle with a little olive oil (optional). Place on baking sheet (or in a cast iron pan) in preheated 400 F oven for about 23-25 minutes or until internal temperature is 165 F at the thickest part and chicken is cooked through and juices run clear. Lay to one side to rest before slicing.
• Meanwhile, crisp prosciutto by placing in a pan on the stovetop on medium heat, cooking until crispy (just a few minutes), turning once. Watch because it can burn quickly. Alternatively, you can place in the oven with the chicken during the last 5-8 minutes of cook time or until the prosciutto reaches your desired doneness. Again, watch carefully, because prosciutto can burn quickly!
• Toast bread and smear mayo on one side of all 4 slices of bread.
• Top 2 slices of bread with mozzarella and a pinch of black pepper.
• On top of mozzarella, add cooked chicken, then crispy prosciutto, peach slices, basil and balsamic drizzle. Top each sandwich with other bread slice.  Enjoy!

Notes

For recipe tips and variations, see body of post above.

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