Chicken Saltimbocca – A Traditional Italian Dish
Elegant Italian chicken saltimbocca with prosciutto, sage, and a buttery white wine sauce. Fast, flavorful, and made in one skillet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
4 thin chicken cutlets (1.5 lbs)
4 slices prosciutto
8 fresh sage leaves
1/4 cup flour (optional, for dredging)
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
2 tbsp cold butter
Salt & black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken with pepper. Top each with 2 sage leaves and a slice of prosciutto. Press to adhere.
- Dredge bottom side in flour if using.
- Heat oil in skillet. Cook chicken prosciutto-side down, 2–3 min. Flip and cook other side 2–3 min. Remove from pan.
- Deglaze with wine or broth, simmer 2–3 min.
- Stir in butter. Return chicken to coat in sauce.
- Serve hot with spooned sauce.
Notes
Use thin cutlets for best texture. Add lemon juice for brightness. Substitute broth for wine if desired.