Description
Indulge in the flavors of Italy with this delicious Basil Chicken Saltimbocca served with marinated tomatoes and creamy burrata cheese. This dish combines tender chicken wrapped in prosciutto and basil, seared to perfection and topped with a flavorful pan sauce. Paired with sweet and tangy marinated cherry tomatoes, this meal is a true delight for your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Saltimbocca:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken cutlets (about 1 1/4 lbs)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 8 fresh basil leaves
- 4 thin slices prosciutto
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
For the Marinated Tomatoes:
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for tomatoes)
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 ball fresh burrata cheese
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Season and Wrap Chicken: Season chicken cutlets with salt and pepper, place basil leaves on each cutlet, and wrap with prosciutto.
- Sear Chicken: Sear chicken in olive oil until golden and cooked through.
- Create Sauce: Make a light sauce with butter and white wine in the skillet.
- Marinate Tomatoes: Toss cherry tomatoes with balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
- Assemble: Plate chicken, top with marinated tomatoes, burrata, and pan sauce. Garnish with basil.
Notes
- Serve with crusty bread or a light green salad.
- Substitute fresh mozzarella if burrata is not available.
- For a gluten-free option, use certified gluten-free wine and prosciutto.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plated portion
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg