MARTHASTEWART.COM

Chicken with Prosciutto and Sage

This recipe is inspired by saltimbocca, a classic Roman dish. In this variation we've replaced the traditional veal cutlets with chicken breast cutlets.
Everyday Food, April 2004
  • Prep Time 10 minutes
  • Total Time 30 minutes
  • Yield Serves 4
Add to Shopping List

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • Coarse salt and ground pepper
  • 4 fresh whole sage leaves, plus 4 minced leaves
  • 4 (6 to 8 ounces each) chicken cutlets
  • 4 slices (3 ounces) thinly sliced prosciutto
  • 4 teaspoons olive oil
  • 3/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1/3 cup reduced-sodium canned chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon cold butter

Directions

  1. In a shallow bowl, stir together flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Set aside.

  2. Lay 1 sage leaf lengthwise on each cutlet, then wrap a prosciutto slice around middle of each cutlet, encasing sage. Flatten with the palm of your hand to help prosciutto adhere to the chicken. Dredge cutlets in seasoned flour; tap off excess.

  3. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat. Cook 2 cutlets until golden brown and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove cutlets, and keep warm. Repeat with remaining 2 teaspoons oil and 2 cutlets.

  4. Add wine and broth to skillet; cook over high heat until reduced by three-quarters, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; let cool 1 minute. Add butter and minced sage; stir until butter is melted, about 30 seconds. Spoon sauce onto plates; top with cutlets. Serve immediately.

Recipe Reviews

Reviews (4)

  • lauralee422
    8 Mar, 2011

    I love Martha... yet another completely easy and delicious recipe. Followed it to a "T". YUMMY!!

  • 1CouplesKitchen
    10 Nov, 2010

    This was delicious! I used black peppered bacon in place of prosciutto and it was wonderful. http://onecoupleskitchen.blogspot.com/2010/11/chicken-with-prosciutto-sa...

  • jmmess
    10 Jun, 2008

    Hi - I love this blog. Alison left it on our Baking Buddies blog and I had to come take a look. I was wondering if the Nutrition Facts could be added to each of the recipes? I'm really trying to watch my weight and this would be a helpful way for me to keep on track and try some of these recipes! Thanks so much for your consideration. - Jenn

  • dietpepsi
    20 May, 2008

    BY FAR, our favorite recipie!!!! The kids aren't fond of "the leaf" on their meat, but it's easily removed.

    Try it. You'll LOVE it.