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Chicken Saltimbocca, a lightened-up version of the Italian veal classic, served on a dish.
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Chicken Saltimbocca

A lightened-up chicken version of the classic Italian veal dish.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Chicken Saltimbocca
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 4 1-inch-thick chicken cutlets 500 g.
  • 4 slices of prosciutto 50 g.
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 4 sage leaves
  • Toothpicks
  • A splash of lemon juice optional
  • ½ cup fat-free chicken broth
  • ¼ tsp of salt
  • ¼ tsp of black pepper
  • 1 tsp of cornstarch optional

Instructions

  • Season the chicken cutlets with salt and pepper.
  • Roll each cutlet with a slice of prosciutto and a sage leaf.
  • Secure the rolls with toothpicks.
  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Cook the chicken rolls for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  • If desired, add a splash of lemon juice to the skillet during the last 30 seconds of cooking.
  • Remove the chicken rolls from the skillet and set aside.
  • Add the fat-free chicken broth and cornstarch (if using), to the skillet and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.
  • Pour the sauce over the chicken rolls and serve immediately.

Notes

Just 1 WW point per serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 174g | Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 3.1g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 7.3g | Saturated Fat: 1.9g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 631mg | Potassium: 371mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.2g | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1.7mg