Description
Chicken Valdostana is a comforting Italian dish featuring perfectly breaded chicken breasts, topped with prosciutto, melted fontina cheese, and a rich white wine sauce. It’s simple yet special, making it perfect for cozy nights or elegant dinner parties.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 slices prosciutto
- 4 slices fontina cheese (or mozzarella as a substitute)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, for dredging
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (Chardonnay recommended)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken
Slice chicken horizontally or pound to about 1/2-inch thickness. Season both sides with salt and pepper. -
Dredge the Chicken
Lightly dredge each chicken cutlet in flour, shaking off excess. -
Sear the Chicken
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Set aside. -
Assemble the Chicken Valdostana
Place a slice of prosciutto on each chicken cutlet, followed by a slice of fontina cheese (or mozzarella). -
Make the Sauce
In the same skillet, add white wine to deglaze, scraping any brown bits. Reduce the wine by half, then add chicken broth. Let the sauce simmer for 3-4 minutes. -
Finish the Dish
Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over top, and cover. Let simmer for 5 minutes, allowing cheese to melt and sauce to thicken. -
Serve
Plate chicken, spoon some sauce over it, and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Make Ahead: You can bread and assemble the chicken with prosciutto and cheese a few hours in advance, then cook when ready.
- Cheese Options: Fontina, mozzarella, Gruyère, or provolone are all great choices for this dish.
- Wine Substitution: You can experiment with light red wines like Pinot Noir for a deeper flavor profile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 140mg