Chicken Valdostana: Quick Italian Comfort that Wows

Chicken Valdostana is a quick, gluten-free Italian dish that combines chicken cutlets, prosciutto, and fontina cheese in a luscious white wine sauce.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Lunch

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

4 pieces Chicken Breasts Pounded to ½ inch thick

For the Toppings

4 slices Prosciutto Savory Italian ham
8 ounces Fontina Cheese Substitute with mozzarella if needed

For the Cooking Base

1 tablespoon Olive Oil Can interchange with butter
1 tablespoon Butter Switch to ghee for dairy-free option

For the Sauce

1/2 cup White Wine Substitute with chicken broth and lemon juice
1/2 cup Chicken Broth Low sodium is best
1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
1 teaspoon Pepper Adjust to taste

Equipment

skillet
Meat Mallet
plastic wrap

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare Chicken: Pound chicken breasts to ½ inch thickness; season with salt and pepper.
Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil and butter in skillet; sear chicken for 3 minutes on each side.
Assemble Dish: Layer each chicken piece with prosciutto and fontina cheese in the skillet.
Make Sauce: Add white wine to skillet, scraping up bits; stir in chicken broth and simmer.
Cook Together: Return chicken to skillet, cover, lower heat, and cook for 5 minutes until cheese melts.
Serve and Enjoy: Plate the Chicken Valdostana, spoon sauce over the top, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This Chicken Valdostana can also be customized with sautéed mushrooms or fresh greens.

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