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Italian Chicken Saltimbocca: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe

A classic Italian dish featuring tender chicken breasts wrapped in prosciutto and sage, sautéed to perfection and served with a rich white wine sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Wrapping
  • 4 pieces chicken breasts boneless and skinless
  • 8 slices prosciutto thinly sliced
  • 8 leaves fresh sage or 1 tsp dried sage
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour for dredging
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking
  • 2 tablespoons butter for flavor
Sauce
  • 1 cup dry white wine such as Pinot Grigio
  • 1 cup chicken broth low sodium
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch optional, for thickening

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound to about 1/2 inch thickness using a meat mallet.
  2. Lay two slices of prosciutto and two sage leaves on each chicken breast, pressing down gently.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Dredge each chicken breast in flour, shaking off excess.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat.
  3. Add the chicken breasts, prosciutto side down, and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Flip the chicken and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes until cooked through. Remove from skillet and keep warm.
Make the Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, add the white wine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom.
  2. Add chicken broth and lemon juice, bringing to a simmer.
  3. If desired, mix cornstarch with a little water and add to the sauce to thicken.
  4. Stir in the remaining tablespoon of butter until melted.
Serve
  1. Plate the chicken and spoon the sauce over the top.
  2. Garnish with additional sage leaves if desired and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gSugar: 1g

Notes

Serve with a side of sautéed vegetables or pasta for a complete meal.

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