Chicken Breasts Alla Margherita |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Another quick , easy and tasty chicken recipe Ingredients:
3 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts |
1/4 cup flour |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper |
1 tablespoon butter |
1 tablespoon vegetable oil |
1/2 cup white wine |
1/2 cup chicken broth |
1 tablespoon brandy (optional) |
2 ounces prosciutto ham, thinly sliced |
4 ounces italian fontina cheese, thinly sliced |
Directions:
1. Cut each whole breast in half lengthwise.
2. Combine flour, salt and pepper; dredge chicken in flour mixture, shaking off excess.
3. Heat 11/2 teaspoons each butter and oil over medium heat in a large frying pan.
4. When hot, place half of chicken in pan and sauté 2 to 3 minutes, or until lightly browned.
5. Transfer to a shallow, 2-quart glass baking dish.
6. Repeat with remaining butter, oil and chicken.
7. Remove from pan.
8. Pour wine, broth and brandy into hot pan.
9. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
10. Top each piece of chicken with slices of prosciutto and fontina.
11. Pour the wine sauce over the top.
12. Bake, uncovered, in a preheated 350-degree oven for 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and the cheese has melted.
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