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Chicken Saltimbocca

Chicken saltimbocca is an Italian restaurant staple made with prosciutto, sage and white wine sauce. It's easy enough for a weeknight dinner!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Calories: 329 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 8 chicken breast cutlets or 4 medium chicken breasts, about 2 pounds (see notes)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper divided
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tablespoons minced fresh sage leaves plus 8 (optional) fresh leaves for garnish
  • 8 thin slices prosciutto about 3 ounces
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
  • ½ cup dry white wine or vermouth or additional chicken broth
  • ¾ cup reduced sodium chicken broth
  • Pinch red pepper flakes

Instructions

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  1. Place rack in the center of your oven and preheat to 200°F. Place a wire rack on top of a baking sheet and set aside.
  2. With paper towel, pat the chicken dry. Sprinkle both sides with salt and ½ teaspoon pepper.
  3. In a shallow dish, such as a pie plate, combine the flour and remaining ½ teaspoon pepper.
  4. With tongs, lightly dredge each chicken cutlet on both sides with flour. Place on a flat work surface (I use a baking sheet lined with parchment paper). Sprinkle 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage over the top.
  5. Lay a piece of prosciutto on each chicken cutlet, trimming as needed so that it fits. Lightly press the prosciutto to help it adhere.
  6. In a 12-inch skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. If you’d like to fry the 8 sage leaves for garnish (it’s easy and makes this dish next-level!), once the oil is hot and shimmering, drop in the leaves and let sizzle for 20 seconds, until the leaves crisp, change color, and smell fragrant. With a slotted spoon, remove the leaves to a paper-towel lined plate and reserve for serving.
  7. Add ½ tablespoon butter to the skillet with the oil and let melt. Carefully lower half of the chicken cutlets into the pan, prosciutto-side down (the flour will help the ham adhere). Let cook on the first side until the chicken is light golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and cook on the otherside until the chicken is cooked through and registers 160°F on an instant-read thermometer, about 2 to 3 minutes more (the FDA directs to cook chicken to 165°F but its temperature will rise as it rests. Transfer the chicken to the wire rack on the baking sheet and place in the oven to keep warm. Add 1/2 tablespoon butter and repeat with the remaining chicken.
  8. Once all of the chicken has been cooked and is in the oven staying warm, carefully pour the wine into the skillet, scraping up any bits that are stuck to the pan. Let simmer until reduced by half, about 2 minutes.
  9. Add the chicken broth. Let simmer until it is reduced by nearlyhalf, about 4 minutes more. Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and red pepper flakes. Let simmer 1 minute. Remove from the heat.
  10. To serve, transfer the chicken to a plate and spoon the sauce generously over the top. Top each piece with a fried sage leaf. Enjoy immediately, with a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

  • TO STORE: Refrigerate chicken saltimbocca in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • TO REHEAT: Warm up leftover chicken saltimbocca in a skillet on the stovetop over medium-low heat or in the microwave.
  • TO FREEZE: Freeze in an airtight, freezer-safe storage container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating according to the instructions above.
  • TO STORE: Refrigerate chicken saltimbocca in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • TO REHEAT: Warm up leftover chicken saltimbocca in a skillet on the stovetop over medium-low heat or in the microwave.
  • TO FREEZE: Freeze in an airtight, freezer-safe storage container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating according to the instructions above.
  • To split 4 chicken breasts into 8 cutlets: With a sharp chef’s knife, cut the chicken in half horizontally through its center so that you have 2 thinner pieces of chicken. I like to place my hand on top as I slice so I can feel whether or not I am slicing the chicken evenly. To make the chicken easier to slice, you can place it in the freezer for 10 to 15 minutes prior to cutting.
  • Nutritional information is calculated per cutlet.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1(of 8) Calories 329kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 38g (76%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 127mg (42%) Potassium 679mg (19%) Fiber 0.2g (1%) Sugar 0.2g (0%) Vitamin A 187IU (4%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 21mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4-6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 329

% Daily Value*

Serving 1(of 8)
Calories 329kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 38g 76%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 127mg 42%
Potassium 679mg 14%
Fiber 0.2g 1%
Sugar 0.2g 0%
Vitamin A 187IU 4%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.