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Chicken Saltimbocca Recipe

This Italian chicken saltimbocca is an easy skillet chicken dish that is perfect for an easy weeknight meal and fancy enough to serve to guests. Topped with parma ham and cooked in white wine for a wonderfully flavorful dish.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 410 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

For the Chicken Saltimbocca
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 slices dry-cured ham We used parma
  • 4 sage leaves
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter ¼ stick
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter ⅜ stick
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Slice the chicken breasts lengthwise to get 4 thin slices.
  2. Place each slice between parchment paper and bash them out with a meat mallet or heavy rolling pin.
  3. Place a slice of ham on each chicken breast and top with a sage leave.
  4. Stitch both into the chicken with a toothpick.
  5. Place the flour on a flat plate, dredge the underside of the chicken in the flour, and shake off the excess.
  6. Heat up the butter and the olive oil over high heat until the butter is melted.
  7. Add the chicken breast ham/sage side down and cook for 3-4 minutes until the ham is browned.
  8. Flip them over with a spatula and add pepper to taste. Don´t salt them yet, because the ham is already very salty.
  9. Cook for 2 minutes and add the white wine.
  10. Lower the heat to medium-low and cook with the wine for another 3-4 minutes and transfer the meat to a plate.
  11. Add the butter to the wine in the pan and quickly whisk it in.
  12. Let the sauce reduce for another 1-2 minutes until it thickens slightly and add salt and pepper to taste.
  13. Return the meat to the pan and serve. Or leave meat on the plate and drizzle with the sauce.

Notes

  • Storage: Store chicken saltimbocca in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • Add chopped sage leaves to the sauce to increase the sage flavor. Or add a bit of lemon zest for a fresh kick.
  • In some Italian regions, they add cheese to the meat. If you want to try that, put sage first, then cheese, and finish with the ham.

Nutrition Information

Calories 410kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 118mg (39%) Sodium 543mg (23%) Potassium 461mg (13%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 475IU (10%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 14mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 410

% Daily Value*

Calories 410kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 118mg 39%
Sodium 543mg 23%
Potassium 461mg 10%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 475IU 10%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 14mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

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