Chicken Saltimbocca

Health score
16%
Chicken Saltimbocca
36 min.
4
284kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary experience with Chicken Saltimbocca, a dish that beautifully marries the flavors of tender chicken, aromatic sage, and savory prosciutto. This Italian classic is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes, making it a perfect centerpiece for any lunch or dinner gathering.

In just 36 minutes, you can create a meal that serves four, with each serving packing a satisfying 284 calories. The preparation is straightforward, allowing you to enjoy the cooking process without feeling overwhelmed. The secret lies in the technique of pounding the chicken to a perfect thickness, ensuring it cooks evenly and absorbs all the delicious flavors from the ingredients.

As you sauté the chicken to a golden brown and then broil it with melted mozzarella and crispy prosciutto, your kitchen will be filled with irresistible aromas that will have everyone eagerly awaiting dinner. The addition of a rich white wine sauce elevates this dish, adding depth and a touch of elegance.

Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply treating yourself to a gourmet meal at home, Chicken Saltimbocca is sure to impress. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to indulge in this delightful dish that brings a taste of Italy right to your table!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoons pepper black
  • teaspoons butter 
  • 0.7 cup fat-skimmed beef broth dry white fat-free
  • 0.3 cup flour all-purpose
  • teaspoons sage fresh chopped
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • 0.5 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese shredded
  • ounce pancetta very thinly sliced cut in half crosswise (2 slices)
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  •  chicken breast halves boneless skinless

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • plastic wrap
  • broiler
  • rolling pin
  • meat tenderizer

Directions

  1. Place each chicken breast half between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; pound to 1/4-inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
  2. Sprinkle chicken evenly with salt and pepper; dredge in flour.
  3. Preheat broiler.
  4. Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat.
  5. Add 2 chicken breast halves; cook 4 minutes on each side or until lightly browned and done.
  6. Place chicken on a jelly-roll pan coated with cooking spray. Repeat procedure with remaining oil and chicken.
  7. Add wine to pan, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 6 minutes or until wine is reduced to 1/4 cup.
  8. Add butter, stirring until butter melts.
  9. While sauce simmers, sprinkle sage evenly over chicken; top each piece of chicken with half a slice of prosciutto and 2 tablespoons cheese. Broil 2 minutes or until cheese melts and is lightly browned.
  10. Place chicken on serving plates; spoon sauce evenly over chicken.

Nutrition Facts

Calories284kcal
Protein42.81%
Fat44.58%
Carbs12.61%

Properties

Glycemic Index
39.25
Glycemic Load
5.77
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
19.05478252017%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:284kcal
14.2%
Fat:13.72g
21.1%
Saturated Fat:4.81g
30.08%
Carbohydrates:8.73g
2.91%
Net Carbohydrates:8.35g
3.04%
Sugar:0.25g
0.27%
Cholesterol:91.33mg
30.44%
Sodium:581.17mg
25.27%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:29.64g
59.27%
Copper:3.09mg
154.61%
Vitamin B3:12.91mg
64.57%
Selenium:44µg
62.85%
Vitamin B6:0.89mg
44.27%
Phosphorus:328.9mg
32.89%
Vitamin B5:1.76mg
17.56%
Potassium:472.98mg
13.51%
Vitamin B2:0.22mg
13.11%
Calcium:126.39mg
12.64%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
12.14%
Manganese:0.21mg
10.51%
Magnesium:38.09mg
9.52%
Zinc:1.23mg
8.19%
Vitamin B12:0.46µg
7.6%
Iron:1.16mg
6.44%
Folate:25.32µg
6.33%
Vitamin E:0.83mg
5.56%
Vitamin A:167.02IU
3.34%
Vitamin K:2.97µg
2.83%
Vitamin C:1.36mg
1.64%
Fiber:0.38g
1.54%
Vitamin D:0.18µg
1.22%
Source:My Recipes