Prosciutto-Wrapped Chicken Breasts in Mushroom Sauce
This Prosciutto-Wrapped Chicken Breasts in Mushroom Sauce is the kind of cozy, impressive dinner that feels fancy without the fuss. Give it a try for your next Sunday dinner or holiday meal—you’ll love how simple it is, and your guests will swear you cooked all day.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 5 thin chicken breast cutlets about 1.1 lb
- 3.5 oz thinly sliced prosciutto
- Salt black pepper, garlic powder (to season chicken)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (8-10 slices)
Mushroom & White Wine Sauce
- 1 large yellow onion finely chopped
- Salt black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 10.5 oz cremini or white mushrooms thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup water or chicken broth
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Season & wrap. Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and a light sprinkle of garlic powder. Wrap each cutlet in a slice (or two) of prosciutto, overlapping to cover.
- Sear the chicken. Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Sear chicken 2–3 minutes per side until prosciutto is crisp and chicken is cooked through (165°F); transfer to a plate.
- Cook the aromatics. In the same skillet over medium heat, add onion. Sprinkle a pinch of salt and cook 3–4 minutes, stirring and scraping up browned bits.
- Add mushrooms & thyme. Stir in mushrooms, a pinch of salt and pepper, and thyme. Cook 3–4 minutes until the mushrooms start to soften and give off liquid.
- Deglaze with wine. Pour in white wine and simmer 2 minutes, stirring to reduce the alcohol edge and concentrate flavor.
- Thicken the sauce. Whisk flour into water until smooth, then pour into the pan. Simmer 2–3 minutes, stirring, until the sauce thickens and turns glossy; adjust salt and pepper.
- Finish. Return chicken and any juices to the skillet, nestling pieces into the sauce. Warm 1–2 minutes and serve.
Notes
If the sauce gets too thick, whisk in a splash of water or broth. If too thin, simmer another minute.
No wine? Use 1/3 cup chicken broth plus 1 tsp lemon juice for brightness.
Garnish with chopped parsley for color and a fresh finish.
Nutrition (per serving, 1 of 3)
Calories: 492 kcal
Protein: 50.6 g
Carbs: 11.3 g
Fat: 15.4 g