Description
Tender chicken wrapped in prosciutto and sage, pan-seared until golden and served with a quick pan sauce made from chicken broth and butter. An elegant, easy recipe perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
8 slices prosciutto
8 fresh sage leaves
½ cup all‑purpose flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ cup chicken broth
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Pound chicken to ½-inch thickness.
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Season with salt and pepper. Wrap in prosciutto with a sage leaf.
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Dredge in flour.
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Heat oil and half the butter. Sear prosciutto-side down until crispy, 4–5 minutes.
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Flip, add remaining butter, cook until done. Remove chicken.
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Pour in broth, scrape pan bits, simmer 2–3 minutes to reduce.
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Serve chicken topped with pan sauce.
Notes
- Substitute thyme or basil for sage.
- Add white wine or lemon juice to sauce for brightness.
- Keep heat moderate to avoid burning butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: pan fry
- Cuisine: italian inspired
