Delightful Chicken Saltimbocca Recipe
A perfectly easy meal that is ready in under 30 minutes. It has it all: juicy chicken, sauteed spinach, melty cheese and salty prosciutto. Delightful for any night of the week.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 555kcal
Ingredients
For the Spinach Stuffing
- 1 bag Baby Spinach
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 tablespoon Butter Unsalted
- 1 Shallot Finely diced
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced
- ¼ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 pinch Salt & Pepper Each
- 1 squeeze Lemon Juice
For the Chicken Saltimbocca
- 4 Chicken Breasts Boneless, skinless
- 4 Slices Mozzarella
- 4 Slices Prosciutto
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 tablespoon Butter Unsalted
Instructions
For the Spinach Stuffing
- First, preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Then take a heavy bottom skillet and heat on high. Add in the olive oil and butter. When the butter has melted, add in the shallots. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring. Then add in the garlic, spinach, salt and pepper.
- Using tongs, turn the spinach in the pan. When it has wilted, add in the red pepper flakes and a squeeze of lemon. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
- Drain the spinach in a fine mesh sieve over the sink. Press lightly with the back of a spoon to release the liquid. Set aside.
For the Chicken Saltimbocca
- First, salt and pepper the chicken breasts on both sides. Next, butterfly the chicken breasts from the lobe side. Stuff with the spinach and fold back over.
- Using the same heavy bottom skillet over high heat, add in the olive oil and butter. When it is hot, add in the stuffed chicken breasts. Allow to brown, then flip carefully using tongs. Allow to brown. Remove from the pan to a foil lined, rimmed baking sheet. Add cheese and then the prosciutto slices.
- Bake at 350 for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven when cooked through. Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 555kcal