Chicken Saltimbocca

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

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with this Chicken Saltimbocca recipe, a dish that beautifully marries the rich flavors of tender chicken, savory prosciutto, and fragrant sage. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this Italian classic is not only quick to prepare, taking just 36 minutes, but it also serves up a comforting meal that's sure to impress family and friends.

Imagine the aroma filling your kitchen as you pound the chicken breasts to perfection and layer them with the delicate saltiness of prosciutto and the earthy notes of sage. The golden-brown cheese, melting to perfection under the broiler, adds a luscious finish that takes this dish to new heights. With just 284 calories per serving, you can enjoy a satisfying meal without the guilt!

This recipe is a wonderful way to showcase your culinary skills, offering a restaurant-quality dish right at home. The combination of textures and flavors makes every bite a celebration of tastes. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or enjoying a cozy night in, Chicken Saltimbocca provides the elegance and comfort you desire. So gather your ingredients, heat up the skillet, and get ready to savor a piece of Italy right in your own kitchen!

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