Chicken Saltimbocca (8 P+)

Tonight was supposed to be a simple easy crock-pot dinner, but events conspired against me.  Mainly the fact that I ran out of a main ingredient and all the stores were closed since it's Easter.  So I bumped tomorrow's dinner up to tonight.  I really wanted to order a pizza.  But then I realized I could spend 12 WW points on a plate full of cheese-smothered chicken, steamed broccoli, and garlic mashed potatoes.  Or I could spend it on two small pieces of sausage pizza.  Plus, Aaron said he'd help me clean the kitchen.  He speaks my language.  Here's the recipe...

Ingredients:

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (typically two breast halves)

Salt and pepper to taste

1 Tbsp olive oil

1 Tsp butter

1/2 cup onion, finely chopped

2/3 cup Marsala wine

1 Tbsp fresh sage, finely chopped (or 1 tsp dried ground sage)

4 thin slices reduced-fat provolone cheese

4 thin slices prosciutto

Directions:

Put the chicken breast in a large ziploc bag and pound it until thin but not torn, about 1/4 inch thick. Cut each breast in half so you have four thin cutlets. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once the skillet is hot add the oil and butter. Once the butter melts add the chicken and cook until browned on both sides, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a plate and keep warm.

Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 7 minutes. Add the Marsala wine and deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits. Cook for 1-2 minutes until slightly reduced. Stir in the sage.

Add the chicken and turn to coat with the sauce. Top each piece of chicken with a slice of prosciutto and a slice of provolone. Cover the skillet and cook over low heat until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.

Serve immediately with a little sauce drizzled over the top of the chicken.

And do me a favor please?  Make sure you take a picture in bad light after you get distracted by the baseball game so the chicken has cooled and the cheese looks fake and reflective.  Okay?  Thanks!

Makes 4 servings

8 Points+ per serving