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Italian Chicken Saltimbocca

Quick gourmet Italian chicken wrapped in prosciutto and sage with a rich butter wine sauce, ready in 25 minutes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 275

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 6-8 oz each
  • 8 slices prosciutto thinly sliced
  • 8 fresh sage leaves
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour for dredging
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter divided (2 tbsp for initial cooking, 2 tbsp for finishing)
  • 1 cup chicken broth low-sodium preferred
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large 12-inch skillet
  • Meat mallet
  • Plastic wrap
  • Shallow plate for dredging
  • Aluminum foil

Method
 

  1. Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound with a meat mallet until about 1/2 inch thick for even cooking.
  2. Season both sides of each flattened chicken breast generously with salt and pepper. Lay 2 prosciutto slices on top of each breast, overlapping slightly to cover completely, then place 1 sage leaf in the center. Press gently so everything adheres together.
  3. Spread flour on a shallow plate. Lightly dredge only the prosciutto side of each chicken breast in flour, shaking off excess.
  4. Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a large 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until butter stops foaming, about 2 minutes.
  5. Place chicken breasts in pan, prosciutto side down. Cook without moving for 4-5 minutes until prosciutto turns golden and crispy.
  6. Flip chicken, add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to pan, and cook for another 4-5 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer chicken to a warm plate and tent loosely with aluminum foil.
  7. Pour chicken broth and white wine into the same skillet, scraping up browned bits from bottom. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
  8. Return chicken to pan, spoon sauce over top, and let warm through for 1 minute before serving immediately.

Notes

Can substitute white wine with chicken broth plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Store leftovers in airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in skillet with splash of broth. Best served immediately while prosciutto is crispy.