Chicken Saltimbocca

This weekend I finally had some time to make an Italian dish I've been wanting to try. This is chicken saltimbocca with angel hair pasta. It was in no way a quick dinner but I think it turned out good and was definitely something new to us. Joel was my guinea pig and I don't think he minded. Below is the recipe if anyone is curious and so I will always have it. For chicken:

• Start with (3) chicken breasts or cutlets pounded flat
• Rub chicken on one side with herb mixture (chopped sage, basil, oregano, parsley, chives, minced garlic, butter)
• Layer a few thin slices of prosciutto over mixture then top with just a little shaved parmesan cheese
• Start from the small end and roll flattened piece of chicken then secure with toothpicks
• Season rolls with salt and pepper and then saute them with olive oil over medium high heat for 2 minutes on each side.
• Add a cup of chicken stock to pan then cover and transfer to oven for 12-15 minutes at 350 degrees
• When done, remove toothpicks from chicken and slice into 1 inch pieces

For the pasta sauce:

• Saute 1/4 a cup of chopped shallots in a tablespoon of butter
• Add a 1/2 cup of cream and salt and pepper
• Add chopped basil leaf to taste
• Add 2 cups petite diced tomatoes and reduce
• Toss with cooked angel hair pasta and serve immediately topped with parmesan

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