This hearty entrée with prosciutto and Gorgonzola cheese has less than 300 calories. Really!
Chicken Saltimbocca
This hearty entrée with prosciutto and Gorgonzola cheese has less than 300 calories. Really!
Ingredients
4 main-dish servings
- 4 thin slices prosciutto 2 ounces
- 1 2-ounce chunk gorgonzola cheese, cut into thin slices
- 4 medium skinless boneless chicken breast halves (1½ pounds)
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 bag 5 to 6 ounces mixed baby greens
Instructions
- On large cutting board or cookie sheet, arrange prosciutto slices in single layer.
- Evenly divide Gorgonzola and place in center of prosciutto slices.
- Place 1 chicken breast crosswise on each Gorgonzola pile.
- Wrap each chicken breast with prosciutto, pressing firmly to encase cheese; secure with toothpick if necessary.
- (Prosciutto will not completely cover chicken.
- )
- In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat until hot.
- Add wrapped chicken, Gorgonzola side down, and cook 12 to 15 minutes, turning over once, until chicken is browned on both sides, and registers 165°F on instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center.
- Transfer wrapped chicken breasts to platter; cover with foil to keep warm.
- To same skillet, add wine and lemon juice and heat to boiling over medium-high heat; boil 2 minutes to reduce sauce by half, stirring occasionally and scraping up any browned bits.
- Remove skillet from heat.
- Place greens in large bowl and toss with sauce.
- Arrange greens on dinner plates and top with chicken.
Nutrition values
Calories: 295 kcal