Delicious and Easy Instant Pot Chicken Saltimbocca Recipe

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Delicious and Easy Instant Pot Chicken Saltimbocca Recipe
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
35mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on June 28, 2024

Indulge in a flavorful and tender chicken dish with this Instant Pot Chicken Saltimbocca recipe. The dish combines the richness of chicken, the saltiness of prosciutto, and the earthiness of sage, all cooked to perfection in your handy Instant Pot.

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 8 thin slices of prosciutto
  • 8 fresh sage leaves
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Start by seasoning the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  2. Place 2 sage leaves on each chicken breast and wrap with 2 slices of prosciutto.
  3. Dredge the chicken breasts in flour, shaking off any excess.
  4. Set your Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat olive oil.
  5. Brown the chicken on both sides, then remove from the Instant Pot.
  6. Pour chicken broth and white wine into the Instant Pot, scraping any browned bits from the bottom.
  7. Return the chicken to the Instant Pot, close the lid, and set to pressure cook for 8 minutes.
  8. Once done, release the pressure manually and carefully remove the chicken.
  9. Serve the chicken saltimbocca with the sauce from the Instant Pot drizzled on top.

Interesting Facts

  • Saltimbocca means 'jump in the mouth' in Italian, referring to the deliciousness of the dish.
  • Prosciutto is a type of Italian dry-cured ham that adds a rich and salty flavor to the dish.
  • Sage is a fragrant herb that pairs beautifully with chicken and pork dishes.