Chicken Saltimboca

Submitted by: aortiz59

Difficulty Rating: Easy

Yields 2 servings.

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 slices proscuitto (or more, depending on the size of the chicken)
• 2-3 basil leaves, julienned
• 2 tbs. flour
• 1/4 c. chicken stock
• 2 tbs. lemon juice
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Olive oil, for cooking
• Nonstick cooking spray

DIRECTIONS:

• Preheat oven to 375. 
• Place chicken breasts on a platter. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of the julienned basil. Wrap with proscuitto and secure with a toothpick, if necessary. 
• Heat olive oil over medium heat in a saute pan. Place the chicken breasts, prosciutto seam side down, in the skillet and saute about 7 minutes on each side, or until prosciutto is browned.
• Place the chicken on a foil lined backing sheet that has been lightly sprayed with cooking spray. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until throughly cooked.
• While chicken is cooking, sprinkle flour into olive oil/prosciutto drippings and whisk together. Add the lemon juice and chicken stock, continuing to whisk. Season with salt, pepper, and remaining basil and reduce heat to low. Simmer the gravy until thickened and smooth.
• Remove chicken from oven and let rest. Spoon gravy over top.