Blissful Rosemary Chicken
Description
An elegant and intensely flavorful way to prepare chicken breasts: roll with prosciutto and cheese, skewer with rosemary sprigs, and marinate (or not).
Ingredients
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4 sprigs fresh rosemary
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4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded to 1/4 inch thickness
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4 slices smoked fontina cheese
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4 slices prosciutto
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1/2 cup white wine
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1/2 cup chicken broth
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1/4 cup olive oil
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1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
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4 cloves garlic, halved
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salt to taste
Directions
1
Use a knife or grater to sharpen the thick ends of the rosemary sprigs. Soak sprigs in water for at least 10 minutes.
2
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
3
Layer each chicken breast with 1 slice fontina and 1 slice prosciutto. Roll tightly, and skewer each with a rosemary sprig to secure.
4
In a bowl, whisk together the wine, broth, oil and pepper. Pour into a medium baking dish. Place rolled chicken breasts in the dish. Place 2 garlic halves under each breast.
5
Bake 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until chicken juices run clear. Remove from baking dish, reserving sauce, and allow to stand 5 minutes.
6
Transfer remaining sauce to a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Drizzle over chicken to serve. Season chicken with salt to taste.