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Chicken Saltimbocca on a serving platter.
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5 from 20 votes

Chicken Saltimbocca

Full of flavor, this Chicken Saltimbocca is perfect for Sunday dinner.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves, pounded to an even thickness
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage plus 4 leaves for optional garnish
  • 4 slices of prosciutto not paper-thin, trimmed to fit chicken breasts
  • 1/4 lb fresh mozzarella cheese thinly sliced and trimmed to fit chicken breasts
  • 3/4 cup dry white wine I used Sauvignon Blanc

Instructions

  • Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Place the flour in a shallow bowl and dredge each breast, coating evenly and shaking off the excess. Set aside.
  • In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter with the oil until very hot. Add the chicken breasts and cook, uncovered, until the undersides are golden brown, 6-8 minutes. Turn the chicken breasts over and continue cooking until they feel firm when pressed in the centers and juices run clear, about 6 - 8 minutes longer. Depending on the size, you may need even 10 - 15 minutes. Don't let them burn.
  • Reduce the heat to very low. Sprinkle the breasts evenly with the chopped sage. Top each breast with a piece of prosciutto, then divide the cheese slices evenly among the breasts. Cover the pan tightly and cook until the cheese is melted, about 1 1/2 - 2 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter and tent with aluminum foil, being careful not to allow the foil to touch the cheese. It will stick.
  • Raise the heat to high. When the pan is sizzling, add the wine and deglaze the pan, stirring with a wooden to scrape up any browned bits stuck to the pan bottom. Boil until reduced to 1/4 cup, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in the remaining 1 tablespoon butter.
  • Spoon an equal amount of the sauce over each breast, then garnish with a sage leaf, if desired. Serve at once.
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