Chicken Breasts Alla Margherita Recipe

Name: Chicken Breasts Alla Margherita
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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

Servings: persons

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

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 saute 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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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1/4 cup flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Chicken Breasts Alla Margherita falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Breasts Alla Margherita

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