CHICKEN SALTIMBOCCA 
3 whole lg. chicken breasts, skinned, boned and halved lengthwise
6 thin slices boiled ham or turkey pastrami
6 sliced processed Swiss cheese
1 med. tomato, peeled, seeded and chopped
Dried sage, crushed
1/3 c. fine dry seasoned Italian bread crumbs
2 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp. snipped parsley
1/4 c. butter, melted

Place chicken, boned side up between 2 pieces of clear plastic wrap. Working out from the center, pound each lightly with meat mallet. Remove wrap. Place a ham (or turkey pastrami) slice and add cheese slice on each cutlet, cutting to fit within 1/4 inch of edges. Top with some tomato, sprinkle lightly with sage. Fold in sides, roll up jelly roll fashion, pressing to seal well. Combine crumbs, Parmesan, and parsley. dip chicken into butter and then roll in crumbs. Bake in shallow baking pan at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes. Remove to heated platter. Blend mixture remaining in pan until smooth, serve over chicken. Serves 6.

 

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