Chicken Saltimbocca is an Italian dish that combines tender chicken cutlets with savory prosciutto and fresh sage. It is typically cooked in a white wine sauce and served with a side of vegetables or pasta. This recipe is easy to prepare and perfect for a quick yet elegant dinner.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
15min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 60 g all-purpose flour
- 5 g black pepper
- 30 g butter
- 4 chicken breasts
- 120 ml chicken broth
- 30 ml olive oil
- 4 slices prosciutto
- 8 sage leaves
- 5 g salt
- 120 ml white wine
Directions
Step 1
Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch.
Step 2
Season the chicken with salt and black pepper.
Step 3
Place one sage leaf on each chicken breast, then wrap each breast with a slice of prosciutto.
Step 4
Dredge the chicken in flour, shaking off any excess.
Step 5
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 6
Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Step 7
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Step 8
Add the white wine to the skillet and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
Step 9
Add the chicken broth and continue to simmer until the sauce is reduced by half.
Step 10
Stir in the butter until melted and the sauce is smooth.
Step 11
Return the chicken to the skillet and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until heated through.
Step 12
Serve the chicken with the sauce spooned over the top.