Chicken with Prosciutto, Sage and Fontina Cheese

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried sage
• 4 slices prosciutto
• 1/2 cup shredded Fontina cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
3. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Add chicken to skillet and cook for 3 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
4. Transfer chicken to a baking dish. Sprinkle garlic and sage over chicken.
5. Top each chicken breast with a slice of prosciutto. Sprinkle with cheese.
6. Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and cheese is melted and bubbly.
7. Serve over a bed of wild rice or mashed potatoes.

Interesting Facts

• Prosciutto is a dry-cured Italian ham.
• Fontina cheese is a semi-soft cow's milk cheese with a nutty flavor.
• Sage is an aromatic herb with a strong, earthy flavor.