Chicken Saltimbocca with Penne
Feeling like Italian tonight without the hassle? This chicken saltimbocca with penne is truly a winner. You cook the chicken with sage and Parma ham so it’s tender, and the tomato and bell pepper sauce makes it wonderfully creamy. Add some rocket and balsamic syrup on top for a fresh bite, and you're done. It’s super simple, but tastes like you’ve spent hours in the kitchen. Just a really.
Servings servings
Ingredients
Penne and sauce
- 1 red onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 red chilli
- 400 g roma tomatoes
- 250 g roasted red bell peppers
- olive oil
- salt
- pepper (freshly ground)
- 280 g penne
Chicken Saltimbocca
- 400 g chicken breast
- 16 leaves sage
- 8 slices Parma ham
- 75 g rocket
- 2 tbsp balsamic syrup
Instructions
Preparation
- Peel and finely chop 1 red onion. Peel and finely chop the 2 cloves garlic. Halve 1 red chilli lengthwise, remove the seeds, and cut into half rings.
- Dice the 400 g roma tomatoes and coarsely chop the 250 g roasted red bell peppers. Prepare 8 slices Parma ham so they are ready to hand immediately.
- Cut 400 g chicken breast into pieces matching the number of people. Lay the chicken on baking paper, fold the paper over, and gently flatten the pieces with a pan.
Cooking
- Heat a splash of olive oil in a saucepan and sauté the onion, garlic, and red chilli for about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and peppers and let them soften for about 8 minutes. Puree the sauce until smooth and season with salt and freshly ground pepper.
- Cook 280 g penne according to the instructions on the package. Drain and stir the pasta into the sauce.
- Divide 16 leaves sage over the chicken, top each piece with two slices of Parma ham and press well. Lightly season with pepper.
- Heat a splash of olive oil again in a frying pan and cook the chicken saltimbocca for about 8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Start with the ham side down.
To serve
- Divide the penne over the plates, place the chicken saltimbocca on top and scatter 75 g rocket over it. Finally, drizzle the 2 tbsp balsamic syrup over the dish.
Notes
Preferably use ripe Roma tomatoes: together with the roasted bell peppers they create a rich sauce without cream or butter. The Parma ham already provides enough salt, so always taste first before adding extra salt.
Nutrition
Calories: 606kcalCarbohydrates: 68gProtein: 37gFat: 21gSaturated fat: 5gCholesterol: 113mgSugars: 9g
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Chicken Saltimbocca with Penne is a relaxed Italian dinner for nights when you want something special without spending hours in the kitchen. Tender chicken, warm tomato sauce and pasta sit naturally together. Add a handful of rocket and bring the whole dish straight to the table.
