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Classic Chicken Sorrentino Savory Layers Of Prosciutto And Cheese!

Chicken Sorrentino Recipe

A traditional Italian dish that consists of thinly sliced chicken cutlets, baked eggplant, and prosciutto overlaid in a basic tomato sauce and baked with mozzarella and parmesan cheese for a filling, bubbling supper.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Calories: 1086kcal
Author: Anne Carter
Servings: 4

Equipment

  • Chef's Knife
  • Skillet
  • Baking Dish
  • Tongs
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Oven
  • Aluminum foil

Ingredients

FOR THE CHICKEN

  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp dried oregano

EVERYTHING ELSE

  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • salt and peper
  • 1 large eggplant about 300g
  • 22 oz passata (strained, pureed tomatoes)
  • 1/4 cup red wine
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
  • 1 – 2 tbsp fresh basil finely sliced
  • 4 slices prosciutto

Instructions

  • Slice eggplant into 4 pieces lengthwise, 1/2 inch thick. Salt and rest for 10 mins, then pat dry.
  • Flatten chicken breasts between plastic wrap with a meat tenderizer. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F, line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Mix almond flour, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper in one bowl. Whisk egg in another bowl.
  • Dip chicken in egg, then coat in almond mixture. Place on one side of baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil. Brush eggplant with 2 tbsp olive oil, place on other side.
  • Bake chicken and eggplant 15 mins, flip, bake 12-15 mins until golden and tender.
  • Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a pan, cook garlic until soft. Add passata and red wine, simmer 10-15 mins until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Spread half of sauce in baking dish. Arrange chicken, eggplant, and prosciutto. Top with remaining sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
  • Bake 10-15 mins until cheese melts and browns.
  • Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.

Nutrition

Calories: 1086kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 83g | Fat: 69g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 246mg | Sodium: 1382mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 15g | Calcium: 581mg | Iron: 7mg
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