The Elegant Baked Chicken That's Easier To Make Than It Looks, And Perfect For Entertaining - Tasting Table

"Taking inspiration from both a traditional chicken saltimbocca and a chicken cordon bleu, this rolled masterpiece really elevates the traditional Italian dish we all know and love. Instead of wrapping prosciutto around the chicken breasts and frying them, simply roll each breast up into a little package filled with prosciutto, provolone, and dried herbs. To amp things up even further, place the chicken bundles in a dish, brush them with melted butter, and top with panko breadcrumbs before baking in some chicken broth."

"Dried sage and parsley make crafting the recipe easier, but fresh herbs are a beautiful addition if you have them on hand. You can even add some sliced shallots or onions to the baking dish for fragrance, or coat a few garlic cloves in oil to make oven-roasted garlic alongside the main. A little lemon juice also goes a long way. And there's always the option of flavoring the breadcrumbs."

Baked chicken saltimbocca features chicken breasts rolled with prosciutto, provolone, and dried herbs to create a swirled, stuffed centerpiece. The rolls are brushed with melted butter, coated with panko breadcrumbs, and baked in chicken broth to produce a crunchy exterior and moist, cheesy interior. Fresh herbs, sliced shallots or onions, and roasted garlic can be added for fragrance and brightness, with a squeeze of lemon enhancing flavor. Breadcrumbs can be seasoned or mixed with Parmesan. Alternative cheeses such as fontina, Gruyère, or Gouda can increase richness, and red pepper flakes add heat.

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