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Chicken Saltimbocca

Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 2 # of Chicken Breasts
  • Salt & Pepper
  • Rubbed sage
  • 6-8 slices of prosciutto
  • Flour for dusting
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • 8 Tbsp butter
  • 2-3 cloves of garlic sliced
  • ½ cup white wine
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • Parmigiana or Romano cheese
  • Flat leaf parsley

Instructions
 

  • Pound the chicken breasts to a uniform thickness of ¼ - ½ inch (you’re making scallopini).
  • After pounding, cut any loose pieces off of the cutlets, and cut them into small pieces to add to the sauce.
  • When pounded out, cut into portion sized pieces (that is, about the size of your prosciutto slices).
  • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Sprinkle each breast portion with the rubbed sage.
  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Top each breast with a slice of prosciutto, pressing it down so that it sticks.
  • Dredge each portion with flour on each side.
  • Heat a large skillet, and add 2 Tbsp oil and 2 Tbsp butter.
  • Add the garlic and allow it to cook a little.
  • Add 2-3 of the breasts, prosciutto side down, and cook over medium high heat for 2-3 minutes. Don’t crowd the pan. Flip to brown the other side.
  • Remove to a plate and repeat with the other breasts, adding another 2 Tbsp each of oil and butter.
  • Add the small chicken pieces to the pan and stir fry them until brown.
  • Add the wine to the skillet and deglaze the bottom. Cook this over high heat until reduced to half.
  • Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil, reducing by half again.
  • Add the remaining butter and whisk through until melted.
  • Taste the sauce and season if needed.
  • Return all of the chicken to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Or place in a 9x13 glass dish and pour the sauce over the top.
  • Place in the 400-degree oven for 8 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken to the plates or a serving platter, and top with the remaining sauce.
  • Garnish with grated cheese and fresh parsley.