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Italian Sage Chicken Saltimbocca


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  • Author: chef-emmy
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A classic Italian dish featuring tender chicken, salty prosciutto, and fragrant sage, perfect for impressing family and friends.


Ingredients

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  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 8 slices of prosciutto
  • Fresh sage leaves
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 2 tablespoons butter


Instructions

  1. Preheat a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, and top each breast with two slices of prosciutto and a few sage leaves.
  3. Heat the olive oil in the skillet. Add the chicken, prosciutto side down, and cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Flip the chicken and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
  5. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  6. Add the white wine to the same skillet to deglaze, scraping up any bits from the bottom.
  7. Stir in the butter and return the chicken to the skillet, letting it simmer for a few minutes.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with extra sage if desired.

Notes

Use fresh ingredients and take your time for optimal browning and flavor.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: main course
  • Method: Pan-Frying
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 950mg
  • Fat: 21g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 5g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg