CHICKEN BREASTS ALLA MARGHERITA

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Make and share this Chicken Breasts Alla Margherita recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PetsRus

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon brandy (optional)
2 ounces prosciutto ham, thinly sliced
4 ounces italian Fontina cheese, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Cut each whole breast in half lengthwise.
  • Combine flour, salt and pepper; dredge chicken in flour mixture, shaking off excess.
  • Heat 1½ teaspoons each butter and oil over medium heat in a large frying pan.
  • When hot, place half of chicken in pan and sauté 2 to 3 minutes, or until lightly browned.
  • Transfer to a shallow, 2-quart glass baking dish.
  • Repeat with remaining butter, oil and chicken.
  • Remove from pan.
  • Pour wine, broth and brandy into hot pan.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Top each piece of chicken with slices of prosciutto and fontina.
  • Pour the wine sauce over the top.
  • Bake, uncovered, in a preheated 350-degree oven for 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and the cheese has melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.6, Fat 13.3, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 102.6, Sodium 756.1, Carbohydrate 4.9, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.6, Protein 30.9

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