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Instead of veal, we use chicken and make this dish without a sauce to enjoy the flavors. There are many many versions of Saltimbocca – this is our favorite. Deglaze the pan with a little white wine and/or lemon if you choose. Serve with simple buttered or Creamy Lemon Pasta, and a lightly dressed salad. This comes together quickly, so be organized with the sides before you start cooking the chicken.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword Chicken, Fontina Cheese, Prosciutto, sage

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 12 - 16 sage leaves (depending on size)
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 4 slices prosciutto
  • 6 oz. (170 gr) Fontina cheese, thinly sliced
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 TBSP Olive oil

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Instructions

  1. Pre heat oven to 425
  2. Cut the chicken breasts in half horizontally instead of pounding thin. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  3. Meanwhile, heat olive oil on medium high in a large cast iron frying pan. Add sage leaves and garlic, let them crisp for about 1 minute. Remove sage leaves and drain on a paper towel.
  4. Add chicken to the olive oil and brown on medium high for about 2 minutes per side. Remove from heat and top each chicken breast with 2 sage leaves. Cover with a slice of prosciutto and then add the Fontina cheese.
  5. Place cast iron frying pan in the oven. Cook for 5 minutes until cheese is melted and starting to turn golden.
  6. Garnish with remaining sage leaves.