Chicken Saltimbocca is a delightful Italian dish that combines tender chicken, savory prosciutto, and aromatic sage, all brought together with a luscious white wine sauce.
If you want a dish that feels fancy-restaurant impressive but is secretly weeknight-easy, Chicken Saltimbocca is that girl. Crispy prosciutto, earthy sage, juicy pan-seared chicken, and a buttery white-wine sauce that deserves applause. It’s bold, cozy, and wildly elegant without trying too hard.
Perfect for date night, dinner parties, or anytime you want to feel like you absolutely nailed dinner.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 thin slices prosciutto
- 8 fresh sage leaves
- Salt & freshly cracked black pepper
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ cup dry white wine
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (optional, but highly encouraged)
🔪 Prep Like a Pro
- Flatten the chicken
Place chicken breasts between plastic wrap and gently pound to about ½-inch thickness. Season lightly with salt and pepper. - Layer the flavor
Place 2 sage leaves on each chicken breast, then wrap the top with 2 slices of prosciutto, pressing gently so it sticks. - Light dredge
Dust the non-prosciutto side lightly with flour, shaking off excess. This helps build that silky pan sauce later.
🍳 Let’s Cook
- Sear it
Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Place chicken prosciutto-side down and cook for 3–4 minutes until crispy. - Flip & finish
Turn chicken over and cook another 2–3 minutes until cooked through. Transfer to a plate and keep warm. - Sauce magic
Deglaze the skillet with white wine, scraping up all the golden bits.
Add chicken broth and simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly reduced. - Butter it up
Stir in remaining butter and lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning. - Bring it home
Spoon sauce over chicken and serve immediately.
✨ Serving Vibes
Chicken Saltimbocca loves:
- Creamy mashed potatoes
- Buttery risotto
- Garlic green beans or roasted asparagus
- A crisp salad with lemon vinaigrette
Basically, anything that lets that sauce shine.
🔥 Southern Inspo Tip
No wine? Swap in extra chicken broth with a splash of white wine vinegar or lemon juice. Still elegant. Still delicious. No stress.
This is the kind of dish that makes people ask, “Wait… you MADE this?”
And yes. Yes, you did. 💅