Best 5 Chicken Saltimbocca With Sage Recipes

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Chicken Saltimbocca is an Italian dish made with chicken breasts, prosciutto, sage leaves, and white wine. The chicken is pounded thin, wrapped in prosciutto, and then sautéed in butter and white wine until golden brown. The sage leaves are added to the pan towards the end of cooking to add flavor and aroma. This simple yet elegant dish is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal.

The article includes three different recipes for Chicken Saltimbocca:

* **Classic Chicken Saltimbocca:** This recipe is the traditional version of the dish, made with chicken breasts, prosciutto, sage leaves, and white wine.
* **Chicken Saltimbocca with Lemon:** This recipe adds a bright and citrusy flavor to the dish with the addition of lemon juice and zest.
* **Chicken Saltimbocca with Mushrooms:** This recipe adds a savory and earthy flavor to the dish with the addition of mushrooms.

All three recipes are easy to follow and can be made in under an hour. They are also versatile and can be served with a variety of sides, such as pasta, rice, or vegetables.

So, whether you're looking for a classic Italian dish or something new and exciting, Chicken Saltimbocca is definitely worth trying. With its tender chicken, crispy prosciutto, and flavorful sauce, it's sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SANDY'S CHICKEN SALTIMBOCCA



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Try this and you'll know why they call it saltimbocca--Italian for 'jump in your mouth.' It's kind of like it jumps right off of your plate. Though it's traditionally made with veal, I made it with chicken. Quick, easy, and so delicious!

Provided by SandyG

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 (6 ounce) chicken cutlets
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
16 large fresh sage leaves
16 thin slices prosciutto
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup dry white wine
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
½ stick butter

Steps:

  • If cutlets are thick, lay them between 2 sheets of wax paper and pound to 1/2-inch thickness with flat side of a meat mallet or bottom of a small, heavy skillet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Put 2 large (or 5 small) sage leaves on top of each cutlet, then wrap 2 slices of prosciutto crosswise around each cutlet, holding sage in place.
  • Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 cutlets and cook until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a platter; tent with foil to keep warm. Repeat with remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil and remaining 4 cutlets.
  • Add wine to skillet and simmer, scraping up any browned bits, 1 minute. Add broth and simmer until slightly reduced, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat, add butter, and swirl skillet until butter has melted and sauce is creamy. Spoon 2 tablespoons sauce over each cutlet and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 calories, Carbohydrate 1.2 g, Cholesterol 116.1 mg, Fat 18.9 g, Protein 36.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 693.6 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

SAGE & PROSCIUTTO CHICKEN SALTIMBOCCA



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The Italian word "saltimbocca" means to "jump" into one's mouth. This wonderful dish fulfills the promise with prosciutto and fresh sage leaves. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup plus 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour, divided
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 fresh sage leaves
8 thin slices prosciutto or deli ham
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons white wine or additional chicken broth
Lemon slices and fresh sage, optional

Steps:

  • Place 1/2 cup flour in a shallow bowl; set aside. Flatten chicken breasts to 1/4-in. thickness. Sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper; top each breast half with 2 sage leaves and 2 slices prosciutto, pressing to adhere. Dip chicken sides only in flour to coat., In a large skillet, heat oil and butter over medium heat; cook chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side or until lightly browned and chicken is no longer pink. Remove and keep warm., In a small bowl, whisk the chicken broth, lemon juice, wine and remaining flour; add to the skillet, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Spoon over chicken. Top chicken with lemon and sage if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 calories, Fat 17 g fat (5 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 128 mg cholesterol, Sodium 1070 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5 g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 43 g protein.

CHICKEN SALTIMBOCCA



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Saltimbocca's name means to "jump in the mouth" with flavor. It is a restaurant dish, but at home on a weeknight, a chicken breast version makes a very tasty facsimile. Pound the chicken and marinate it in a mixture of chopped sage, garlic and olive oil, then brown it quickly before it goes under the broiler with cheese and a slice of prosciutto. Fried sage leaves make a savory garnish. There's no sauce. Wilted spinach is the best accompaniment by far. Actually, it fits right in with the current nostalgic trend toward retro Italian-American cooking.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, weekday, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 4-ounce pieces
Salt and pepper
1 tablespoon chopped sage, plus 24 large sage leaves
2 garlic cloves smashed to a paste
1 pinch red pepper flakes, optional
Olive oil
6 thin slices prosciutto
6 slices fontina cheese (about 4 ounces)

Steps:

  • Using a meat mallet, pound the chicken to flatten a bit. Salt and pepper each piece on both sides and place on a platter. Sprinkle with chopped sage, garlic, red pepper flakes (if using) and olive oil. Massage in the seasoning to distribute, cover and marinate at room temperature for one hour, or refrigerate for up to several hours.
  • Heat a wide skillet over medium heat and add 3 tablespoons olive oil. When the oil looks wavy, add the sage leaves and let them crisp for about 30 seconds. Remove and drain.
  • Brown the chicken breasts in the oil for about 2 minutes per side, then transfer to a baking dish large enough to fit them in one layer.
  • Top each piece with 2 sage leaves, a slice of prosciutto and a slice of fontina. Broil for 2 to 3 minutes, until the cheese is bubbling. Garnish with remaining sage leaves.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 264, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 33 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 405 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CHICKEN CUTLETS "SALTIMBOCCA" WITH PROSCIUTTO AND SAGE



Chicken Cutlets

This is really an excuse for me to combine two of my favorite dishes: chicken cutlets and saltimbocca. The piney sage leaves and salty prosciutto give the cutlets a real boost of energy and flavor. I like to use finely ground breadcrumbs, and when I have time on my hands, I might even bread them twice (just bread them again in the same manner after the first time). I love biting through that layer of breading and then getting the lemon and red wine vinegar on the one hand and the prosciutto and sage on the other.

Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Four 6-ounce boneless chicken breast halves, sliced in half, pounded very thin
Kosher salt
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 cups panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed
4 slices prosciutto
12 fresh sage leaves, stemmed
2 large cloves garlic, grated
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
Juice from 1 lemon

Steps:

  • Prepare the cutlets: Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Sprinkle both sides of the chicken cutlets with salt. Put the eggs and breadcrumbs into two separate wide shallow bowls. Dip each chicken cutlet in the egg and then the breadcrumbs. Shake any excess off each one. Transfer to the lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for about 20 minutes.
  • Cook the sage and prosciutto: In a large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of the oil. Tear 2 of the prosciutto slices into smaller pieces and add to the oil in the skillet. Cook over low heat until crispy, 2 minutes. Repeat with the remaining prosciutto. Remove the prosciutto from the skillet and add the sage leaves. Cook until they turn pale in color and become crispy, about 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. Season with salt. If the skillet looks dry, add another tablespoon of olive oil. Remove the skillet from the heat, stir the garlic into the oil and season with salt. Allow the garlic to simmer in the warm oil for about a minute to cook off the raw flavor. Transfer the garlic and oil to a medium bowl.
  • Preheat the oven to 225 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or fit with a wire rack.
  • Cook the chicken: Heat 4 tablespoons olive oil in a large pan over medium heat until it smokes lightly. Working in batches, add the chicken cutlets to the pan in a single layer and cook until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Flip and cook another 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer the cooked cutlets to the baking sheet. Season with salt. Place the baking sheet in the oven to keep the chicken warm. Repeat with the remaining cutlets.
  • Make the vinaigrette and finish the dish: Whisk the vinegar, lemon juice and remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil into the bowl with the reserved garlic and oil. Taste for seasoning. Arrange the cutlets on a serving platter and drizzle with the vinaigrette. Top with the sage leaves and prosciutto.

THE BEST CHICKEN SALTIMBOCCA



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Make and share this The Best Chicken Saltimbocca recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MissTiff16

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts (lightly pounded to an even thickness)
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons fresh sage, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried sage
4 sage leaves, for garnish (optional)
2 slices prosciutto, large slices not paper-thin trimmed to fit chicken breasts
1/4 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced and trimmed to fit chicken breasts
3/4 cup dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio-Sauvignon Blanc

Steps:

  • Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Spread the flour on a plate and dredge each breast, coating evenly and shaking off the excess. Set aside.
  • In a large fry pan or sauté pan over medium-high heat, melt 1 Tbs. of the butter with the olive oil until very hot. Add the chicken breasts and cook until the undersides are golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Turn the chicken breasts over and continue to cook until they feel firm when pressed in the centers, 4 to 6 minutes more.
  • Reduce the heat to very low. Sprinkle the breasts evenly with the chopped or dried sage. Top each breast with a piece of prosciutto, then divide the cheese slices evenly among the breasts. Cover the pan tightly and cook until the cheese is melted, about 1 1/2 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter and tent with aluminum foil, being careful not to allow the foil to touch the cheese.
  • Increase the heat to high. When the pan is sizzling, add the wine and deglaze the pan, stirring to scrape up any browned bits stuck on the pan bottom. Boil until reduced to 1/4 cup, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in the remaining 1 Tbs. butter.
  • Spoon an equal amount of the sauce over each breast, then garnish with a sage leaf. Serve immediately. Serves 4.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435, Fat 20, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 146.6, Sodium 378.7, Carbohydrate 9.9, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.8, Protein 43.6

Tips:

  • Use thinly sliced chicken breasts or cutlets for even cooking.
  • Pound the chicken breasts or cutlets until they are about 1/4-inch thick.
  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper before wrapping it with the prosciutto and sage.
  • Use a good quality prosciutto that is not too salty.
  • Fresh sage leaves are best, but you can use dried sage if you don't have any fresh.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the chicken. Cook it in batches if necessary.
  • Cook the chicken until it is cooked through but still juicy. Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough.
  • Serve the chicken immediately with your favorite sides.

Conclusion:

Chicken Saltimbocca with Sage is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of chicken, prosciutto, and sage is a classic flavor combination that is sure to please everyone at the table. This dish can be served with a variety of sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a simple salad.

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