Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken with Sage Cream Sauce
Juicy chicken breasts wrapped in crispy prosciutto and pan-roasted until golden are finished with a velvety fresh sage cream sauce inspired by the classic Italian saltimbocca. This dish is deeply flavorful yet straightforward enough for a relaxed date night at home.
Crispy prosciutto-wrapped chicken breasts served with a luscious fresh sage cream sauce for a romantic Italian-inspired dinner.
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Ingredients
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Instructions
Wrap the Chicken
Place 4 sage leaves on top of each chicken breast then wrap each breast tightly with 3 slices of prosciutto overlapping slightly to fully enclose the chicken. Press gently to help the prosciutto adhere and season lightly with black pepper.
Sear and Roast the Chicken
Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat with a small drizzle of oil. Place chicken prosciutto-side down and sear for 3 to 4 minutes until crispy. Flip and transfer the skillet to the oven for 15 to 18 minutes until cooked through.
Make the Sage Cream Sauce
Remove chicken and set aside to rest. Place the skillet back on medium heat and add butter and remaining sage leaves. Cook until the sage is fragrant and slightly crispy about 1 minute. Pour in chicken broth and reduce by half then add heavy cream and simmer 3 minutes until thickened.
Serve and Garnish
Slice or leave the chicken whole and place on warmed plates. Spoon the sage cream sauce liberally over and around the chicken. Serve alongside roasted vegetables or creamy polenta and garnish with extra crispy sage leaves.
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