Description
Chicken Saltimbocca is a classic Italian dish featuring tender chicken cutlets wrapped in prosciutto and fresh sage, creating a delightful combination of flavors.
Ingredients
Chicken cutlets
Salt
Pepper
Fresh sage leaves
Prosciutto
Olive oil
Dry white wine (sauvignon blanc or pinot grigio)
Chicken broth
Butter
Instructions
- Season the chicken cutlets with salt and pepper.
- Wrap each chicken cutlet with two slices of prosciutto and a few sage leaves.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and add the wrapped chicken.
- Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken and keep warm. Deglaze the pan with white wine, scraping up any brown bits.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer, then stir in butter until melted and combined for a rich sauce.
- Serve the chicken with the sauce drizzled over the top.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can add a splash of lemon juice to the sauce before serving. Serve with sautéed vegetables or pasta for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: Chicken Saltimbocca, Italian chicken recipe, prosciutto, sage, quick dinner