CHICKEN SALTIMBOCCA WITH BASIL MASH

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A delicious combination of ham, basil and chicken which is easy to make and low fat

Provided by Good Food team

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 skinless chicken breast fillets
2 large basil leaves
2 slices prosciutto
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp marsala
100ml chicken stock
500g potato , cut into large chunks
2-3 tbsp milk
1 tbsp grated parmesan
1-2 tbsp chopped basil

Steps:

Make the mash: boil the potatoes in salted water for 15-20 mins until tender. Drain and mash well. Stir in the milk, then the Parmesan and basil. Season with black pepper and keep warm.
Meanwhile, sit the chicken breasts on a board and cut through them horizontally leaving one side attached. Open them up like a book and lay a basil leaf on top of each, topped with a slice of prosciutto. Secure with a cocktail stick.
Heat the oil in a large, non-stick frying pan and add the chicken breasts, hamside down. Cook for 2-3 mins until golden, then turn over and cook for 2 mins more. Pour over the Marsala and allow to bubble for 1 min. Add the stock and simmer for 5 mins until the chicken is cooked. Lift the chicken out, cover to keep warm, then boil the pan juices to reduce a little. Serve with the basil mash and a green salad on the side, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481 calories, Fat 11 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 50 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 47 grams protein, Sodium 1.2 milligram of sodium