Chicken Saltimbocca

Servings/Yield
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Ingredients

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (6-8 oz. each)
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2 T. olive oil
  • 8 ounces button mushrooms,
  • halved (quartered if large)
  • ½ cup sweet marsala
  • ½ cup beef broth
  • 2 ounces prosciutto, chopped
  • 2 T. chopped fresh sage
  • 2 T. unsalted butter

Method

Slice chicken breasts in half length wise. Place pieces, one at a time, in a resealable plastic bag, then pound with a meat mallet until 1/4" thick. Season both sides of the breasts with salt and pepper. Saute 2 pieces of chicken in oil in a saute pan over medium-high heat until browned,3-S minutes.Turn and cook 2 more minutes, then transfer to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm. Saute remaining chicken in the same manner. Cook mushrooms in the saute pan over high heat,S minutes, or until beginning to brown. Add additional oil as needed to prevent burning. Deglaze with marsala, scraping up any browned bits, then add broth and bring to a boil. Simmer until liquid is reduced by half,S minutes. Off heat, stir in prosciutto, sage, and butter until butter melts. Season with salt and pepper.

Notes

The literal translation of this Italian classic is I/jump in the
mouth." One taste, and I guarantee you'll see why.
The Romans may not have been
able to build a city in a day, but
I'll give them a break. They did
create delicious dishes like this
saltimbocca [sahl-tihm-BOH-
kuh], which can be on the table
in well under an hour.
Traditionally, saltimbocca
is made with veal, but chicken
works well too. The key is to
pound the meat as thin as possi-
ble so the cutlets cook quickly.
Sweet marsala highlights the
prosciutto and adds a touch of
smokiness that enhances the
sage. If you can't find it, use dry
marsala or white wine, both of
which are less sweet. Pasta is a
logical choice for a side dish-
wide ribbons of pappardelle are
my favorite. But tagliatelle or
fettuccine is good too.

Nutritional information per serving

Per serving: 297 calories; 45% calories from fat;
15g total fat; 7g carb.; 498mg sodium; Dg fiber;
259 protein

Categories

Main Dish, Poultry

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