Ingredients
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6 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in half
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1/3 cup flour, plus
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1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
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1/3 cup clarified butter
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12 slices prosciutto ham, thin
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6 ounces monterey jack cheese, in 6 slices each also cut in half
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 cup dry white wine
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1 cup chicken broth
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1 teaspoon fresh thyme
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1 teaspoon oregano leaves
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1/2 cup dry sherry
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1/2 cup cream
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salt and pepper
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1/2 lb mushroom, sliced (about 3 cups)
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1/4 cup chopped shallot
Instructions
- Dip chicken in flour; brown in butter.
- Arrange in a butter 13x9x2-inch baking dish.
- Top each with 1 slice prosciutto ham and 1/2 slice cheese.
- Cook shallots and garlic until soft; add mushrooms, wine, broth and herbs.
- Bring to a boil and cook 10 minutes.
- Stir into hot mixture 1 T flour and a small amount of sherry.
- Stir in remaining sherry and cream; season with salt and pepper.
- Pour sauce over chicken.
- Bake in a 375° oven for 20 minutes.