Savory Chicken Saltimbocca with Sage & Prosciutto

This Italian classic—“saltimbocca” literally meaning “jumps in the mouth”—features tender chicken breasts wrapped in salty prosciutto and fragrant sage, cooked to perfection in a light wine-butter sauce.

🧂 Ingredients (Serves 4):

4 boneless, skinless chicken cutlets (about 1.5 lbs)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 fresh sage leaves
4 slices of prosciutto
1/4 cup all-purpose flour, for dredging
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 cup dry white wine
Lemon wedges, for serving

🍳 Instructions:

1️⃣ Prep the Chicken:
🔪 Pound chicken cutlets to 1/4-inch thickness if needed. Season lightly with salt and black pepper. Place 2 sage leaves on each cutlet, then top with a slice of prosciutto. Press gently so it adheres.

2️⃣ Dredge Lightly:
🥣 Lightly dredge the underside (non-prosciutto side) of the chicken in flour, shaking off excess.

3️⃣ Sear the Cutlets:
🔥 In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter. Place the chicken, prosciutto-side up, in the skillet and cook until golden brown on the bottom, about 3 minutes. Flip carefully and cook the prosciutto side for another 2 minutes.

4️⃣ Make the Pan Sauce:
🍷 Add the white wine to the pan, scraping up any browned bits. Simmer until the sauce reduces by half, about 3 minutes. Add remaining tablespoon of butter and swirl to emulsify.

5️⃣ Serve and Enjoy:
🍽 Plate the chicken and spoon the wine-butter sauce over the top. Garnish with lemon wedges and extra sage if desired.

📦 Amazon Must-Haves to Help You Create the Best Chicken Saltimbocca

🔪 Meat Tenderizer Tool – Flatten chicken evenly for perfect cooking and easy rolling
🍳 Nonstick Skillet – Ensures a flawless sear without sticking or tearing the prosciutto
🍷 White Wine Vinegar or Cooking Wine – A splash of acidity to elevate your pan sauce
🧂 Kosher Salt & Black Pepper Grinder Set – Season with fresh-ground precision and flavor
🍋 Stainless Steel Citrus Squeezer – Extracts every drop of lemon juice with no mess
🍽 Serving Platter with Sauce Well – Present your Saltimbocca beautifully, complete with sauce-ready design

💡 Helpful Tip:

If you can’t find prosciutto, try using speck or even thinly sliced pancetta. Be careful not to oversalt—prosciutto adds plenty of seasoning on its own!