Hazelnut Chicken in Prosciutto Cream Sauce

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 4 ounces prosciutto, diced
• 1/4 cup hazelnuts, chopped

Directions

1. In a shallow bowl, mix together the flour, salt, and pepper.
2. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels, then coat in the flour mixture.
3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.
4. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
5. Add the garlic to the skillet and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the white wine and chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
6. Add the cream and prosciutto and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Add the hazelnuts and simmer for an additional 3 minutes.
8. Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer until heated through, about 2 minutes.
9. Serve the chicken with the sauce spooned over the top.

Interesting Facts

• Prosciutto is a dry-cured Italian ham.
• Hazelnuts are a type of nut native to Europe.
• White wine is a type of wine made from white grapes.