Chicken Saltimbocca With Mushroom Marsala Sauce Recipe
I needed to use some leftover Prosciutto from a previous dish so this was the result. It was tasty with the Marsala mushroom sauce. I served the chicken and sauce over Angel Hair pasta but it would be good on its own without the added carbohydrates. I smoked the chicken with Pecan wood but pan frying or oven roasting would be fine as well. I used sweet Marsala wine but dry would work as well. I used reduced home made veal stock to add depth to the sauce but chicken stock could be used as a substitute.
The addition of cream to the sauce makes for a nice pairing with a good oak aged Chardonnay. I chose a 2012 Rombauer Vineyards Carneros Chardonnay. This is an elegant wine with buttery flavors and lip smacking feel from oak aging. This Napa Valley vineyard is one of the few left that still makes this type of Chardonnay. Though not cheap it is worth the price for those who like an old style Chardonnay.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, skinned and boned
- 2 oz Prosciutto (4 thin slices)
- 12 ea sage leaves
- 2 oz Pecan wood chunks
- Sauce:
- 6 oz Portabella mushrooms, gilled, cleaned and sliced
- 8 oz brown button mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
- 4 oz shallots, skinned and diced
- 1 1/2 cup veal stock, reduced by half (link is provided below)
- 3/4 cup sweet Marsala wine
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 clove garlic, pressed and creamed
- 1 1/2 tsp herbs de provence
- salt/garlic pepper to taste
- cornstarch slurry if needed to thicken
- minced parsley for garnish
- 12 oz Angel Hair pasta
Directions
- Preheat smoker to 250^ with Pecan wood
- Lay 2 slices of Prosciutto flat and place 3 sage leaves in the middle. Lay the chicken breast on top and place 3 more sage leaves on top of the breast. Fold Prosciutto around the breast to completely wrap the breast. Season with salt and garlic pepper. Repeat with remaining chicken breast. Load chicken into the smoker and smoke for about 40 minutes at 250^ or until done.
- Meanwhile heat ghee and oil over high heat in a large skillet. Add the mushrooms and saute for about 5 minutes until nicely browned. Add the shallots and saute until translucent. Add the herbs, spices and wine. Reduce slightly over high heat for about 2 minutes. Add the reduced veal stock and heat through. Add the cream and heat to thicken slighty. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Add cornstarch slurry to thicken if necessary.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions.
- Bowl the pasta and cover with the Marsala sauce. Slice the chicken breasts and place on top. Garnish with minced parsley.
- Saltimbocca is ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 423g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 607 | |
| Calories from Fat 84 | 14% |
| Total Fat 9.57g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat 4.35g | 17% |
| Trans Fat 0.02g | |
| Cholesterol 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium 500mg | 21% |
| Potassium 909mg | 26% |
| Total Carbs 83.49g | 22% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.2g | 14% |
| Sugars 11.38g | 8% |
| Protein 33.69g | 54% |
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June 19, 2014
Wow! Another fabulous recipe Bob. I have to try this as soon as I can get the pecan wood.
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