Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Classic Rosa Maria, a delightful Italian dish that brings together tender chicken, creamy fontina cheese, savory prosciutto, and earthy mushrooms. This easy-to-make recipe delivers restaurant-quality taste right in your kitchen, making it perfect for family dinners or special occasions. The harmonious blend of ingredients creates a comforting yet elegant meal that is sure to impress your guests. With just 30 minutes of total preparation time, you can enjoy this crowd-pleaser any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 package (8 oz) mushrooms, sliced
- 3 ounces prosciutto, cut into pieces
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 1–2 lemons)
- 4 slices fontina cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Season with salt and pepper.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and cover to keep warm.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté onions until softened (about 4 minutes). Add garlic and mushrooms; cook an additional 2 minutes.
- Stir in prosciutto until crispy. Return chicken to the skillet and drizzle with lemon juice; top with fontina cheese.
- Allow cheese to melt before serving; garnish with fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider using Italian herbs or crushed red pepper. Feel free to customize by adding vegetables like spinach or swapping out fontina for provolone.