Italian Chicken Saltimbocca: Quick Gourmet Meal at Home Recipe
Italian Chicken Saltimbocca is a classic Italian dish that combines tender chicken breasts with flavorful prosciutto and fresh sage leaves, all cooked in a buttery, wine-infused sauce for a gourmet meal ready in just 30 minutes. This recipe offers a perfect balance of crispy prosciutto and juicy chicken, enhanced by a rich, savory pan sauce that is easy to make at home.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Wrap
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 slices prosciutto
- 8 fresh sage leaves
Coating
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (substitute with gluten-free blend if needed)
Cooking Fats
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or vegetable oil/butter)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (adjust if using salted butter)
Sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth (homemade or store-bought)
- 1/4 cup white wine (optional, can substitute with lemon juice)
Seasoning
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Flatten chicken breasts to about ½ inch thickness using a meat mallet between plastic wrap for even cooking.
- Season: Generously sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides of the chicken to enhance the flavor.
- Wrap: Place two slices of prosciutto and one fresh sage leaf on each chicken breast, creating a flavorful bundle.
- Dredge: Lightly coat each wrapped chicken breast in flour and shake off excess to prevent clumping during cooking.
- Heat Pan: In a large skillet, heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat until shimmering, approximately 2 minutes.
- Cook Chicken: Add chicken with prosciutto side down to the hot pan. Cook for 4-5 minutes until prosciutto is golden and crisp.
- Flip & Cook: Turn chicken over carefully, add remaining butter, and cook for another 4-5 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Add Liquids: Remove chicken from pan. Pour in chicken broth and white wine, scraping browned bits off the pan with a spatula.
- Reduce Sauce: Simmer the sauce for 2-3 minutes to thicken and concentrate flavors.
- Serve: Return chicken to pan to coat in sauce, then transfer to plates and serve immediately.
Notes
- Flattening the chicken breasts ensures quick and even cooking.
- If you prefer a non-alcoholic version, substitute white wine with an equal amount of lemon juice or additional chicken broth.
- Use gluten-free flour blend to make it gluten-free.
- Cooking prosciutto side down first crisps up the ham beautifully, adding texture.
- Make sure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for safe consumption.
- Chicken broth can be homemade or store-bought; low sodium is preferable if dietary restrictions apply.
Keywords: Italian Chicken Saltimbocca, Chicken with Prosciutto and Sage, Easy Italian Chicken Recipe, Quick Gourmet Chicken, Italian Pan Sauce Chicken
