Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Chicken Saltimbocca, where tender chicken breasts are enveloped in salty prosciutto and fragrant sage, all finished with a rich buttery sauce. This Italian classic is not only easy to prepare but also perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy family dinner. In just under an hour, you can create a dish that brings everyone together around the table, ready to savor each bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 slices prosciutto (about 4 oz)
- 12 fresh sage leaves
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Gather all ingredients and slice chicken breasts if needed. Lay out prosciutto and sage leaves.
- Wrap chicken: Layer 2 slices of prosciutto and 3 sage leaves on each chicken breast. Secure with toothpicks or kitchen twine.
- Sear chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for about 4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Deglaze the pan: Remove chicken and pour white wine into the pan, scraping up any browned bits for flavor.
- Create sauce: Stir in butter until melted, then return chicken to the pan briefly to soak up juices.
- Serve: Remove toothpicks before serving and drizzle sauce over the chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 120mg