SAGE & PROSCIUTTO CHICKEN SALTIMBOCCA

Sage & Prosciutto Chicken Saltimbocca image

The Italian word "saltimbocca" means to "jump" into one's mouth. This wonderful dish fulfills the promise with prosciutto and fresh sage leaves. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 cup plus 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour, divided
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 fresh sage leaves
8 thin slices prosciutto or deli ham
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons white wine or additional chicken broth
Lemon slices and fresh sage, optional

Steps:

Place 1/2 cup flour in a shallow bowl; set aside. Flatten chicken breasts to 1/4-in. thickness. Sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper; top each breast half with 2 sage leaves and 2 slices prosciutto, pressing to adhere. Dip chicken sides only in flour to coat., In a large skillet, heat oil and butter over medium heat; cook chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side or until lightly browned and chicken is no longer pink. Remove and keep warm., In a small bowl, whisk the chicken broth, lemon juice, wine and remaining flour; add to the skillet, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Spoon over chicken. Top chicken with lemon and sage if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 calories, Fat 17 g fat (5 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 128 mg cholesterol, Sodium 1070 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5 g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 43 g protein.