Giada De Laurentiis Inspired: Prosciutto‑Wrapped Chicken with Fig‑Balsamic Pan Sauce

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This dish is pure Giada: elegant, simple, and deeply flavourful. Prosciutto crisps around tender chicken, while figs and balsamic create a glossy, sweet‑savory sauce. It’s refined enough for entertaining but easy enough for a weeknight dinner.

Prosciutto-wrapped roasted chicken with potatoes, green beans, figs, and pan sauce
Prosciutto-wrapped roasted chicken is served with vegetables, figs, and rich pan sauce alongside red wine.

Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 8 slices prosciutto
  • 1 cup fresh figs, quartered
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp fresh rosemary
  • Salt & pepper

Instructions

  1. Season chicken lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Wrap each breast with 2 slices of prosciutto.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet; sear chicken 3–4 minutes per side.
  4. Add figs, balsamic, broth, butter, and rosemary.
  5. Simmer 10 minutes until sauce thickens and chicken is cooked through.
  6. Spoon fig‑balsamic sauce over chicken to serve.

Storage

Refrigerate up to 3 days.

Substitutions

  • Prosciutto → Pancetta slices
  • Figs → Pears
  • Rosemary → Thyme
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Enjoy!

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