Prosciutto-Wrapped Chicken Breasts

Name: Prosciutto-Wrapped Chicken Breasts
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 6-oz. boneless, skinless chicken breasts; Kosher salt and pepper; 4 to 6 thin slices prosciutto; 1/2 c. flat-leaf parsley leaves, divided; 5 tbsp. olive oil, divided; 1 tsp. lemon zest plus 2 tbsp. lemon juice; 1 small shallot, finely chopped; 1 5-oz. package mixed greens

This low-carb dinner is a spin on Italian saltimbocca.

By Tina MartinezPublished: Sep 8, 2025

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square griddle slide out pan prosciutto wrapped chicken breast. dinnertime meals.

mike garten

Yields:

4 serving(s)

Total Time:

25 mins

Cal/Serv:

355

Crispy prosciutto on the outside, juicy chicken on the inside, this low-carb upgrade is a spin on the Italian dish saltimbocca. A bright lemon-shallot vinaigrette dresses simple greens for a weeknight dinner that feels restaurant-worthy but comes together in under 30 minutes.

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Ingredients

4 6-oz. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Kosher salt and pepper
4 to 6 thin slices prosciutto
1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, divided
5 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
1 tsp. lemon zest plus 2 tbsp. lemon juice
1 small shallot, finely chopped
1 5-oz. package mixed greens

Directions

1. Step 1On cutting board, pound thickest part of chicken to 1/2 inch thick, then season with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
2. Step 2Lay prosciutto slices on cutting board and place a few parsley leaves in center of each. Top each with 1 chicken breast, laying perpendicular to prosciutto, then wrap ends of prosciutto onto back of chicken, tearing as needed.
3. Step 3Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet on medium. Add wrapped chicken, seam side up. and cook until prosciutto is golden brown and crisp and chicken is cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes per side; transfer to plates.
4. Step 4Meanwhile, in small bowl, whisk together lemon zest and lemon juice; stir in shallot and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Finely chop remaining parsley and stir into dressing. Gradually whisk in remaining 4 tablespoons oil. Divide greens among plates and drizzle with dressing; serve alongside chicken.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving): About 355 calories, 20.5 g fat (3.5 g saturated), 104 mg cholesterol, 715 mg sodium, 3 g carbohydrates, 1 g fiber, 0.5 g sugar (0 g added sugar), 39 g protein

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