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Oven roasted, cheesy prosciutto-wrapped chicken with Honeycrisp apples, roasted garlic, a little crispy sage, and browned butter. All served in a delicious white wine and cider pan sauce…for good measure. It doesn’t get simpler, cozier, or more delicious than this crispy prosciutto chicken. All you need is one skillet, 30 minutes, and fresh in-season autumn ingredients. Great any night of the week with a side of rice pilaf and a colorful salad.
A lot of times my favorite recipes are the recipes created because the original recipe concept completely failed. When a recipe fails, I usually scramble to try and make it right. Or…I simply scratch it all together and do something different, but maybe similar-ish.
Enter this cheesy, crispy prosciutto-wrapped chicken. When I began the day, I started out with a completely different chicken dinner in mind. But by the end of the day, I was photographing this one-skillet meal and SO EXCITED about it.
And you know something else? I’ve come to realize that my creativity really shines when under pressure. It’s not necessarily ideal (because oh my gosh it’s stressful), but I guess it works? Kind of? I’m not sure. The point is I love when I’m able to turn recipe failures into something even better than I’d originally envisioned. This chicken is all the sweet and savory flavors of fall, combined into a 30-minute chicken dinner. And every bite is mouth-watering.
To make this prosciutto and apple butter chicken…
It all starts with an oven-safe skillet or roasting pan. I highly recommend my go-to Staub 12-inch cast-iron skillet. It’s the perfect pan for this recipe…and it’s extra pretty too.
Just be sure to use a pan that can go from the oven to the stove. You’ll roast the chicken in the oven, but then finish the pan sauce on the stove. This is why cast iron is ideal, but any roasting pan or stainless steel pan will also work.
Now, the chicken. It’s sweet, savory, cheesy, salty, and so freaking good. Here is why. Each chicken breast is spread with apple butter, topped with blue cheese, and wrapped in prosciutto. I know this may sound like an odd combo, but please, trust me here, it works. If you don’t love blue cheese, not a problem, use creamy gouda or sharp cheddar cheese. All will be equally delicious.
Next, roast the chicken with shallots, garlic, rosemary, thyme, and sweet Honeycrisp apples. As the chicken cooks the cheese melts, the prosciutto crisps, and the apples slowly caramelized and take on delicious flavor.
Next, that cider pan sauce
Once the prosciutto is crisp, remove the chicken from the oven and transfer with the apples onto a plate. Why? Because you need to make the pan sauce. Oh, the pan sauce. It’s beyond incredible.
Browned butter. Fried Sage. White Wine. Fresh apple cider.
I mean, MOUTHWATERINGLY GOOD…yes, shouting is necessary.
The sauce cooks down with the roasted garlic and shallots and turns into a flavorful, butter and herb-infused sauce with hints of wine and sweet autumn cider. It’s perfect drizzled over the prosciutto chicken and roasted apples.
To serve, I love making a quick wild rice pilaf, it’s light but hearty. The pilaf soaks up the delicious flavors of the sauce and I always find it pairs particularly well with apples.
Add crusty bread and a simple autumn salad. Best any night of the week dinner that would easily be perfect for a fancy dinner party with friends.
Also, if you’re looking for other sides to serve with this chicken, creamy mashed potatoes, polenta, or even mashed cauliflower would all be equally great options.
If you make this prosciutto apple and sage butter chicken with cider pan sauce be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
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Prosciutto Apple and Sage Butter Chicken with Cider Pan Sauce
Servings: 4
Calories Per Serving: 533 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken cutlets, or 2 boneless chicken breasts, sliced in half horizontally
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 4 teaspoons apple butter
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese or 4 thin slices of gouda cheese
- 8 thin slices prosciutto
- 2 small shallots, halved
- 4 garlic cloves, smashed
- 1-2 Honeycrisp apples, cut into 10-12 wedges
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 12 fresh sage leaves
- 1/2 cup dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc
- 1/2 cup apple cider
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Grease an oven-safe skillet with olive oil. 2. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Spread each cutlet with 1 tsp apple butter, then top with cheese. Wrap 2 pieces of prosciutto around each cutlet. Transfer the chicken to the prepared skillet. Arrange the shallots, garlic, and apples around the chicken. Add the rosemary and thyme. Drizzle olive oil over the apples, season with salt and pepper. Transfer to the oven and roast for 15-20 minutes, until the chicken is cooked.3. Switch the oven to broil Remove the apples from the skillet to a plate. Return the chicken to the oven and broil for 1-2 minutes, until the prosciutto is crisp. WATCH CLOSELY. Remove from the oven place the chicken on the plate with the apples.4. Place the skillet with the shallots and garlic over medium heat. Add the butter and sage. Cook 1-2 minutes, until the butter is browned and the sage crisp. Remove the sage from the skillet and add to the plate with the chicken. 5. To the skillet, add the wine and cider. Bring to a boil over high heat. Boil 5 minutes, until reduced by half. Slide the chicken and apples back into the skillet, simmer 1 minute. Remove from the heat. 6. Serve the chicken topped with apples. Drizzle over any pan sauce. Top with fried sage. Serve along side rice pilaf. Enjoy!
This dish completely blew me away. It felt so elegant yet came together so quickly! I ended up subbing pesto for the apple butter and this was incredible. THANK YOU for your unique recipes!
Hi Olivia! So delighted to hear that you enjoyed this dish, and even added your own special twist to it! Thanks again xTieghan
New all time favorite recipe! Made this tonight and wanted to lick the pan… Served with fresh homemade pasta and roasted acorn squash. That sauce is to die for. This recipe is going into the rotation!
Hey Chelsea,
Happy Sunday!! I am delighted to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, I truly appreciate you giving it a try! xTieghan
Tieghan, your recipes are AMAZING! Would Brie work with this one?
Hey Deanna,
Thank you so much! Sure, brie would be yummy. I hope you love this recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xTieghan
Ok, I never ever write reviews but I just had to for this one. Over this past year, I have made more recipes by you than anyone else. Well, this recipe is hands down, my absolute favorite! It’s like Fall/Autumn on a plate! This recipe couldn’t be easier yet, it looks so fancy! My partner and I could not stop gushing over how delicious this is. Go ahead and do yourself a favor and make this dish! One pan, hardly any chopping or prep, beautiful and delicious!
Hey Kendra,
Happy Friday!! I am thrilled that this recipe was a winner, thanks so much for giving it a try! xTieghan
Hi,
Just wanted to add I love the Fall also. To me no other season even comes close. Love your recipes and the photos of your family.
Also Read One Thousand White Women Years ago and Loved it! 🙂
Hey Patricia,
Thanks so much for reading today! Fall is my fave:) I hope you have a great week! xTieghan
Do you think this could be made with boneless pork chops instead of chicken ?
Hey Barbara,
Yes, that would work well for you. I hope you love this recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xTieghan
AWESOME ‼️ MAGNIFICO ‼️ Tieghan, you’re the best at mixing meat and fruit with perfect seasonings. My guests think I’m the ultimate cook thanks to you. Your recipes are a never fail.
Hey there,
Wonderful! I am so glad to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it! xTieghan
This was amazing! Even our son that has a hard time chewing (new braces) scraped his plate clean. My husband requested I make it again the following day. I am loving your recipes. Thank you so much!
Hey Lisa,
I am so glad that you enjoyed the recipe, thanks so much for making it! Have a great weekend:) xTieghan
Is it regular Apple cider or the vinegar? Thanks
Hey Christine,
You will want to use regular apple cider here. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions. Happy Holidays! xTieghan
This was excellent! My family enjoyed it.Thank you!
Thank you so much Stephanie! xTieghan
Made this on the weekend after a day of baking. Loved it! Perfect fall flavours even in winter! Don’t skip the sage, it had great flavour!
I am so happy this turned out so well for you Marilyn! Thank you so much! xTieghan
The flavors in this are truly outstanding. I used my Dutch oven to cook this and it came out great, opting to go the Gouda route since it is what I had in the fridge. I absolutely would make this again but would omit the salt on the apples. I found the prosciutto added enough flavor while the apples cooked. Thanks for another outstanding recipe!
Thank you Caitlin! I am really glad you enjoyed this! xTieghan
Hello Tieghan
I am in the UK & cannot find apple butter. Is there a substitute I can use in this recipe. Thanks. x
Hey Estelle,
I actually make my own apple butter, here is the recipe: https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/homemade-slow-cooker-maple-apple-butter/
I hope you love the recipe. Please let me know if you have any other questions and Happy Holidays! xTieghan
Holy Hannah this is delicious!! Even my apple disliking spouse loved every bite!! And shockingly, I didn’t modify this and actually followed the directions. Oh, not totally true, I used thighs instead of breasts….
I am really glad this turned out so well for you, Tabitha! Thank you!! xTieghan
This chicken is absolutely amazing! I made it for my family the other day and everyone loved it. It is the perfect fall dish!
Thank you Kat! I am really glad this turned out so well for you! xTieghan