Chicken Saltimbocca
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INGREDIENTS 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
12 leaves fresh sage
4 slices Fontina cheese
8 thin slices ProsciuttoPreheat oven to 400 degrees.
Rub the chicken breast halves with olive oil and season to taste with salt and pepper. Place 3 sage leaves on each chicken breast and top with 1 piece of the cheese. Wrap 2 slices of the Prosciutto around each chicken breast and place in a 9 x 13-inch glass baking dish.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until internal temperature is 175 degrees when checked with an instant-read meat thermometer.
Makes 4 servings
NOTES - Serve this dish with a side of Fettuccine Alfredo and a big green salad.
Sage is wonderful with roast chicken and also pairs beautifully with pork, so be sure to give this forgotten herb a try.