Chicken Sinatra Recipe
This Chicken Sinatra Recipe is a classic Italian-American dish. It is rich, savory, and full of wonderful flavors.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded thin.
- 1/2 cup of all-purpose white flour.
- 2 tablespoons of good quality olive oil.
- 4 slices of salty prosciutto or thin ham.
- 4 slices of creamy fontina or mozzarella cheese.
- 1 cup of fresh sliced white mushrooms.
- 1/2 cup of dry white wine or Marsala.
- 1/2 cup of chicken broth for the sauce.
- 2 tablespoons of cold unsalted butter.
- 1/4 teaspoon of kosher salt and black pepper.
Instructions
Prep the Chicken
- Pound the chicken breasts until they are very thin. This helps them cook fast and stay very tender.
Flour the Meat
- Dredge the chicken in the flour, salt, and pepper. Shake off any extra flour so it is light.
Sear the Chicken
- Heat the olive oil in your large frying pan. Cook the chicken for three minutes on each side.
Add the Toppings
- Place a slice of ham on each piece of meat. Top the ham with a slice of the cheese.
Sauté the Mushrooms
- Add the sliced mushrooms into the pan around the chicken. Let them brown for just a few minutes now.
Make the Sauce
- Pour in the wine and the chicken broth carefully. Use your spoon to scrape up the tasty brown bits.
Bake and Melt
- Put the pan into a 350-degree oven for five minutes. The cheese should be very bubbly and fully melted.
Finish with Butter
- Remove the pan and stir in the cold butter. This makes the sauce very thick and shiny today.
Notes
- Always pound the chicken for a more even cook.
- Use a dry white wine like Pinot Grigio here.
- Fontina cheese melts better and has more flavor today.
- Do not overcook the chicken or it gets dry.
- Use fresh sage or parsley for a nice garnish.
- Let the sauce thicken before you serve the plates.
- Serve it over angel hair pasta or mashed potatoes.