Chicken Saltimbocca

Do you ever want to serve something that seems really fancy, but doesn't take a lot of time or effort?  Well, this is the dish for you!  I absolutely LOVE chicken saltimbocca, but I always thought it was complicated and time consuming to make.  Then I saw Trisha Yearwood make a version on her cooking show and it was so simple that I couldn't resist trying it.  I only made a minor change or two to make it processed free and the result was fabulous!!!   This may be my new favorite dish - I'm serious!!!

2 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. flour (use sprouted whole grain or at least whole wheat)
1 cup low sodium chicken broth
juice from 1/2 a lemon
4 thin chicken cutlets - or two chicken breasts filleted to make 4 thin pieces
4 thin slices of prosciutto
ricotta cheese - rough 1/2 cup
1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
salt and pepper

Start with the sauce first.  In a small pan, melt the butter and add the flour to make a roux.  After this has cooked for about a minute, add the broth and lemon juice and whisk until it starts to become thick.  Then turn off the heat and set aside.  You may need to add a sprinkle of salt.

Season both sides of the chicken and lay the pieces out flat.  Top each with a piece of prosciutto and a couple spoonfuls of ricotta cheese.  I didn't measure the ricotta, but you could.  Next, sprinkle on the spinach and roll them up.  Secure with a toothpick.  Don't worry about overstuffing or having some of the filling come out in the pan.  It will all taste and look great in the end!

Place them in a separate skillet (one that also has a lid) and sear each side in some coconut oil.  This will only take a couple minutes per side.  Then take the sauce you had set aside and pour it over the top of each roll.  Let it come to a bubble, then turn the heat to low and cover the pan with the lid for 10 minutes. 

 

Now it's ready to serve!  This comes together in less than 30 minutes and seems so fancy-shmancy!!  I love that this is so easy and a good one to keep in mind for company.  This serves 4, but could easily be doubled or tripled.  Remember that there are toothpicks on the outside, so you could either remove them before serving or warn people to watch out for them.  Give this a try, I think you'll love it!