Sandy's Chicken Saltimbocca Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Chicken Breast Recipes. (Sandy's Chicken Saltimbocca Recipe). Try this and you'll know why they call it saltimbocca--Italian for 'jump in your mouth.' It's kind of like it jumps right off of your plate. Though it's traditionally made with veal, I made it with chicken. Quick, easy, and so delicious!

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 wrapped cutlets

Sandy's Chicken Saltimbocca Recipe

Ingredients

8 (6 ounce) chicken cutlets

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

16 large fresh sage leaves

16 thin slicesprosciutto

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 cup dry white wine

1 cup low-sodium chicken broth

½ stick butter

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

If cutlets are thick lay them between 2 sheets of wax paper and pound to 1/2-inch thickness with flat side of a meat mallet or bottom of a small heavy skillet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Put 2 large (or 5 small) sage leaves on top of each cutlet then wrap 2 slices of prosciutto crosswise around each cutlet holding sage in place.

Step 2

Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 cutlets and cook until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a platter; tent with foil to keep warm. Repeat with remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil and remaining 4 cutlets.

Step 3

Add wine to skillet and simmer scraping up any browned bits 1 minute. Add broth and simmer until slightly reduced 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat add butter and swirl skillet until butter has melted and sauce is creamy. Spoon 2 tablespoons sauce over each cutlet and serve.

Nutritional Information

Sandy's Chicken Saltimbocca Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 350

% Daily Value *

Protein: 36.4g 73%

Carbohydrates: 1.2g

Sugars: 0.4g

Fat: 18.9g 29%

Saturated Fat: 7.1g 36%

Cholesterol: 116.1mg 39%

Vitamin A Iu: 220.8IU 4%

Niacin Equivalents: 16.2mg 124%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 25%

Folate: 4mcg 1%

Calcium: 26.2mg 3%

Iron: 1.2mg 7%

Magnesium: 32.5mg 12%

Potassium: 243mg 7%

Sodium: 693.6mg 28%

Calories From Fat: 169.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.