Delicious Chicken Valdostano Recipe

Chicken Valdostano is a classic Italian-American dish that features tender chicken breasts stuffed with prosciutto and fontina cheese, then pan-seared to perfection and topped with a flavorful white wine sauce. This dish is sure to impress your family and friends with its rich, savory flavors.

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 4 thin slices of prosciutto
• 4 slices of fontina cheese
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2. Using a sharp knife, cut a slit in each chicken breast to create a pocket.
3. Season the inside of each pocket with salt and pepper.
4. Stuff each chicken breast with a slice of prosciutto and a slice of fontina cheese.
5. Dredge each stuffed chicken breast in flour, shaking off any excess.
6. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
7. Add the stuffed chicken breasts to the skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 4-5 minutes per side.
8. Remove the chicken breasts from the skillet and place them in a baking dish.
9. In the same skillet, add white wine and chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
10. Bring the liquid to a simmer and let it reduce by half.
11. Stir in butter, garlic, and heavy cream, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
12. Pour the sauce over the stuffed chicken breasts in the baking dish.
13. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is bubbly.
14. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
15. Enjoy your delicious Chicken Valdostano!

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