Delicious Crystal's Chicken Saltimbocca Recipe

This Chicken Saltimbocca recipe is a twist on the classic Italian dish, featuring tender chicken breasts wrapped in prosciutto and sage, then cooked in a white wine and butter sauce. Serve with mashed potatoes or a side salad for a complete meal that will impress your family and friends.

Ingredients

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

Directions

1. Place each chicken breast between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound to an even thickness.
2. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then wrap each breast with 2 slices of prosciutto and 2 sage leaves.
3. Dredge each chicken breast in flour, shaking off any excess.
4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
5. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. Pour white wine into skillet to deglaze, scraping up any browned bits.
6. Add butter to skillet and return chicken to the pan. Simmer for another 5-7 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and sauce has thickened.
7. Serve chicken saltimbocca hot, garnished with extra sage leaves if desired.

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