Parma-Wrapped Chicken

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 2

Delicious Parma-Wrapped Chicken recipe with sun-dried tomatoes and sage

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

508

Sugar

Fat

28.5g

Parma-Wrapped Chicken is a delicious and easy-to-prepare dish perfect for a weeknight dinner or weekend gathering. The dish consists of tender chicken breasts wrapped in savory Parma ham, flavored with sun-dried tomatoes and sage. The combination of these ingredients creates a delicious symphony of tastes and flavors that will leave you wanting more. The dish takes approximately 30-35 minutes to prepare and cook, making it an easy and quick dinner option. It is best served with fresh green salad or roasted vegetables.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 190 °C.
2.	Flatten the chicken breasts with a meat mallet, season with salt and pepper and top each with 2 sage leaves and 2 chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Place the sliced ham on top and wrap the chicken in the ham.
3.	Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Add the wrapped chicken and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until skin is crispy and golden brown.
4.	Transfer the chicken onto a baking dish. Pour the wine into the pan and scrape the bottom of the pan to loosen any bits - let the wine bubble and reduce for a few minutes.
5.	Add 3-4 tablespoons of crème fraîche to the pan and stir well to combine. Pour the sauce over chicken breasts and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.

PROS

This dish is easy to make with simple ingredients, yet is flavorful and delicious.
The parma ham gives the chicken a crispy and savory taste, while the sun-dried tomatoes and sage add a unique flavor.
High in protein and low in carbohydrates.

CONS

Parma ham is high in salt, and this recipe uses a decent amount of crème fraîche which may be considered high in fat if consumed in high quantities.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is an excellent source of lean protein and provides essential amino acids to aid in overall health and muscle growth. Sage has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, while sun-dried tomatoes are packed with antioxidants and vitamins. Reducing the intake of refined carbs and opting for ingredients like sun-dried tomatoes can be beneficial in promoting heart health.

	2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
	salt & freshly ground black pepper
	2 -4 sage leaves
	4 sun-dried tomatoes , finely chopped
	4 slices parma ham
	3/4 cup white wine
	3 -4 tablespoons creme fraiche