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Italian Chicken Saltimbocca

Italian Chicken Saltimbocca: Your New Weeknight Favorite

Italian Chicken Saltimbocca is a flavorful and easy weeknight dinner that features chicken, prosciutto, and sage.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 8 slices Prosciutto Smoked ham can be used as a substitute.
  • 8 leaves Fresh sage leaves Rosemary or thyme can be alternatives.
For the Crust
  • 1/2 cup All-purpose flour Gluten-free flour can be used for a low-carb option.
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil Can replace with vegetable oil or butter.
  • 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter Adjust salt if using salted butter.
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Chicken broth Homemade or store-bought works well.
  • 1/2 cup White wine Lemon juice is a non-alcoholic substitute.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Meat mallet
  • wooden spoon

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare chicken by flattening each breast between plastic wrap to about ½ inch thickness.
  2. Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper.
  3. Wrap two slices of prosciutto and a sage leaf around each chicken breast.
  4. Dredge each chicken bundle lightly in flour, shaking off excess.
  5. Heat olive oil and unsalted butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  6. Place chicken bundles in the skillet, prosciutto side down, and cook for 4-5 minutes.
  7. Flip the chicken and add more butter, cooking for another 4-5 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  8. Remove chicken and pour in chicken broth and white wine, scraping up browned bits.
  9. Simmer sauce for 2-3 minutes to thicken.
  10. Return the chicken to the pan to soak in the sauce before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, pound chicken evenly and use a thermometer to ensure proper cooking temperature.

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