Chicken Saltimbocca

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2. 2
   In a large ovenproof saute pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the garlic cloves.
3. 3
   Brown the garlic, turning often, about 7 minutes.
4. 4
   Turn off the heat and discard the garlic.
5. 5
   Meanwhile, place a sage leaf on top of each breast and wrap the entire breast with the prosciutto slice, overlapping slice and tucking underneath the breast.
6. 6
   Heat the garlic oil over medium-high heat.
7. 7
   Place the flour on a plate and turn the chicken in the flour, shaking off the excess.
8. 8
   Carefully place the breasts in the pan, sage side down, and saute until golden brown, about 5 to 7 minutes.
9. 9
   Turn the breasts over and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
10. 10
    Place in the oven and cook for 12 more minutes.
11. 11
    Remove the pan from the oven, place the breasts on a plate and cover with foil.
12. 12
    Place the hot pan back on the burner over medium heat.
13. 13
    Add the wine and scrape the brown bits from the pan.
14. 14
    Continue cooking for 3 to 5 minutes, until the wine is reduced by half.
15. 15
    Turn off the heat.
16. 16
    Add the butter and stir with a wooden spoon until the sauce is slightly thickened.
17. 17
    Pour over the chicken and serve at once.