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Chicken Saltimbocca (Chicken with Prosciutto and Sage)

In this twist on the traditional Roman dish Saltimbocca, veal is replaced with quick-cooking chicken cutlets layered with prosciutto and fresh sage and finished simple white wine pan sauce. Easy to make and ready in just about 20 minutes, this crowd-pleaser is fit for a weeknight and dinner party alike. And if you'd like an even lighter version of the classic, simply leave out the butter–it adds a velvety quality but there's plenty of decadent flavor without it. There’s a reason its name literally means to “jump in your mouth!”

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 3609 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken (about 2 chicken breasts)
  • kosher salt
  • black pepper
  • 4 prosciutto slices
  • 4 large sage leaves
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 2 tablespoons butter or ghee (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Prepare the chicken cutlets: Slice chicken breasts in half horizontally, starting at the thicker end. If you’re using thicker chicken breasts, pound them working with one at a time. Wrap loosely in plastic or add to a large sealable bag with the top open. Use a rolling pin or kitchen mallet to gently pound until thin and uniform in thickness (about 1/4-inch thick). Season with a big pinch of salt and pepper.
  2. Dredge the cutlets: Evenly distribute the flour on a large plate and place the cutlets on top. You’ll build the rest of the dish right on this plate.
  3. Pile on the prosciutto: Lay a slice of prosciutto over the top of each chicken cutlet. They don’t need to be perfectly flat.
  4. Add the sage: Place a sage leaf on top of each prosciutto slice and secure with a toothpick, pushing it through parallel to the chicken so it lays flat. If you don’t have a toothpick, place the sage leaf down first then add the prosciutto on top, or you can just be extra careful when flipping.
  5. Cook the cutlets: Add the olive oil to a frying pan and heat on medium. When the oil shimmers, add the cutlets, flour side down, and cook until golden brown on the bottom, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook for an additional 3 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the prosciutto and the sage have become crispy and slightly darker in color. Transfer the cutlets to a serving platter.
  6. Make the pan sauce: Lower the heat to medium-low. Add the wine to the pan and scrape up any brown bits stuck to the bottom of the pan (aka the fond, which is filled with amazing flavor.) Let the sauce bubble until it’s reduce by half, then stir in the butter or ghee (if using). Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  7. Finish and serve. Add the chicken back to the pan to warm through. Remove the toothpick then serve with the with the sage side facing up and plenty of pan sauce spooned over top.

Notes

  • Enjoy right away! Chicken saltimbocca is best enjoyed right away while the prosciutto is nice and crispy and the chicken is tender and juicy.
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Nutrition Information

Calories 360.9kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 6.5g (2%) Protein 37.9g (76%) Fat 18.2g (28%) Saturated Fat 3.5g (18%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2.3g Monounsaturated Fat 10.4g Trans Fat 0.03g Cholesterol 114.1mg (38%) Sodium 251.4mg (10%) Potassium 664.5mg (19%) Fiber 0.2g (1%) Sugar 0.2g (0%) Vitamin A 54IU (1%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 11.8mg (1%) Iron 1.1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 3609

% Daily Value*

Calories 360.9kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 6.5g 2%
Protein 37.9g 76%
Fat 18.2g 28%
Saturated Fat 3.5g 18%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.3g 14%
Monounsaturated Fat 10.4g 52%
Trans Fat 0.03g 2%
Cholesterol 114.1mg 38%
Sodium 251.4mg 10%
Potassium 664.5mg 14%
Fiber 0.2g 1%
Sugar 0.2g 0%
Vitamin A 54IU 1%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 11.8mg 1%
Iron 1.1mg 6%

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