Description
Indulge in the savory allure of Prosciutto Apple and Sage Butter Chicken with Cider Pan Sauce, a dish that seamlessly marries rich flavors and tender chicken. This delightful recipe features succulent chicken breasts wrapped in prosciutto, layered with crisp apple slices and aromatic sage, all enhanced by a tangy cider pan sauce. Perfect for entertaining or a cozy family dinner, this gourmet meal can be prepared in just 55 minutes. Easy enough for weeknights yet elegant enough to impress guests, it’s destined to become a favorite at your dining table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 slices prosciutto
- 2 small apples, thinly sliced
- 10 fresh sage leaves
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup apple cider
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Butterfly the chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper.
- Layer prosciutto, apple slices, and sage inside each breast; fold closed.
- Sear in an oven-safe skillet with butter and olive oil until golden brown (3-4 minutes each side).
- Roast in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until fully cooked.
- Prepare the cider pan sauce by simmering apple cider with Dijon mustard and remaining butter until thickened.
- Serve the chicken drizzled with sauce and garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (180g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg