Recipe: Chicken Saltimbocca Crepes
Description: These Chicken Saltimbocca Crepes are a delightful twist on the classic dish, perfect for a fancy dinner at home. Paired with a Caesar salad and hot sourdough French bread, they make for a satisfying meal that’s easier to make than traditional chicken saltimbocca. The richness of butter enhances the flavors, making each bite indulgently delicious.
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: Makes approximately 6 crepes
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Parmesan cheese | 1/2 cup |
| Butter | 1 cup |
| Cooked ham | 12 slices |
| Mozzarella cheese | 12 slices |
| Plum tomatoes | 12 |
| Seasoning salt | to taste |
| Poultry seasoning | to taste |
| Chicken breast, diced | 1 |
| Salt and pepper | to taste |
| Breadcrumbs | 2 cups |
| Crepes | 6 |
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients: Start by combining Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, and salt and pepper to taste in a shallow bowl. Place melted butter in a small bowl and set it conveniently by your work area.
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Assemble Crepes: Lay out the crepes and place a slice of ham and a slice of mozzarella cheese on each crepe.
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Add Fillings: Top each crepe with diced chicken and chopped tomato. Sprinkle generously with seasoned salt or poultry seasoning (seasoned salt is recommended for the best flavor).
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Roll Crepes: Roll up the crepes, folding in the ends as you go to enclose the filling.
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Coat in Butter and Breadcrumbs: Dip each rolled crepe in the melted butter, then coat it in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to make the breadcrumbs adhere.
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Arrange in Baking Dish: Place the coated crepes in a shallow baking dish, ensuring they are snugly arranged.
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Final Touches: Drizzle any remaining butter over the crepes and sprinkle with the remaining breadcrumb mixture.
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Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the crepes for 30-40 minutes or until heated through and lightly browned on top.
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Serve: Once baked, remove the crepes from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Enjoy these delicious Chicken Saltimbocca Crepes with a side of Caesar salad and hot sourdough French bread for a memorable dining experience.
These Chicken Saltimbocca Crepes are sure to impress with their savory flavors and elegant presentation. Perfect for a special occasion or a cozy dinner at home, they’ll quickly become a favorite in your recipe collection. Bon appétit! 🍽️
