Chicken with Prosciutto and Tomato

Name: Chicken with Prosciutto and Tomato
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Chicken (thighs and drumsticks) 2.2 lbs; Canned tomatoes 1 ½ cup; Prosciutto crudo sliced 2.5 oz; White wine 3.4 oz; Extra virgin olive oil 3 spoonfuls; Parsley 1 tuft; Garlic 1 clove; Fine salt to taste

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529

Calories per serving

Gluten Free
Lactose Free

Energy Kcal 529
Carbohydrates g 3.1
of which sugars g 3.1
Protein g 40.6
Fats g 37.6
of which saturated fat g 10.66
Fiber g 1.2
Cholesterol mg 176
Sodium mg 1089

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 60 min
Serving: 4
Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

Recipe by
Gessica Runcio

Chicken with prosciutto and tomatoes—seriously good—is this classic Italian dish that, honestly, just brings everyone together. I mean, the aroma of chicken, salty prosciutto, and sweet tomatoes feels like it’s straight out of a cozy kitchen in Italy. This chicken prosciutto tomato recipe shows how a few simple ingredients can turn into something really special—really, really special.

In many Italian homes, they keep it simple. You know, short ingredient lists let natural flavors shine. And here, the tender chicken soaks up the juicy tomato sauce. The prosciutto? It adds a crispy touch. People love finishing this dish with the “scarpetta”—grabbing some bread to mop up the rich sauce. It’s all about sharing and enjoying good food together. Which is great.

This prosciutto wrapped chicken with tomato sauce often shows up at family gatherings or Sunday dinners, especially where tomatoes are peak fresh. Sometimes there’s a sprinkle of fresh basil or a dash of oregano, but, to be honest, the main stars are always chicken, prosciutto, and tomatoes—nothing fancy needed.

So, the sauce? It ends up a bit tangy from the tomatoes and moist from the chicken. And when you cut into the meat, it’s so tender it almost falls apart. People often reminisce about how this dish brings back memories of big family tables, lots of laughter, and everyone grabbing another slice of bread for that last bit of sauce.

If you’re after an easy chicken prosciutto recipe that tastes like something a real nonna would make, this one really hits the spot. Really. Whether you call it a chicken and prosciutto dinner or just really good home food, it nails the Italian idea of keeping things simple, tasty, and meant for sharing with those you care about. So, gather your loved ones and enjoy a meal all about warmth and tradition, straight from the heart of Italian home cooking. For sure.

INGREDIENTS: Chicken 2.2 lbs (1 kg) - (thighs and drumsticks); Canned tomatoes 1 ½ cup (350 g); Prosciutto crudo 2.5 oz (70 g) - sliced; White wine 3.4 oz (100 ml); Extra virgin olive oil 3 spoonfuls; Parsley 1 tuft; Garlic 1 clove; Fine salt to taste

Preparation

How to prepare Chicken with Prosciutto and Tomato

To prepare the chicken with prosciutto and tomato, start by overlapping the slices of prosciutto. Then cut it into strips of about 3/4 inch 1. Chop the parsley and set it aside 2. Then pour a drizzle of oil into a pan, add the prosciutto 3

and let it brown for 1 minute 4. Then add the chicken drumsticks and thighs 5. Add the garlic clove 6

and the parsley 7, and brown the chicken pieces on both sides 8. Then deglaze with the white wine 9.

Wait about 3 minutes, then add the tomato pulp 10, salt, stir and cover with a lid 11. Let it cook for another 50 minutes on low heat. The chicken with prosciutto and tomato is ready to be served 12.