Chicken Breasts With Prosciutto - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 whole chicken breasts
3 Tbsp. olive oil
1 Tbsp. butter
1 clove garlic
salt and pepper
1/4 lb. Prosciutto, cut into slivers
2 tsp. rosemary
1/2 bay leaf
1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
1/2 c. dry white wine
4 Tbsp. tomato paste, mixed with 1/2 c. water

Preparation

Split breasts in half (can leave whole), remove bone and dust with flour.
Heat oil and butter; add garlic, brown and discard. Add chicken.
Brown thoroughly.
Season with salt and pepper.
Add Prosciutto, rosemary, bay leaf and mushrooms.
Cook 3 to 4 minutes to saute mushrooms.
Add wine and simmer gently for about 1 minute.
Add tomato paste mixed with water; mix well.
Transfer to baking dish.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 20 to 30 minutes or until tender, basting occasionally so chicken will be well glazed with sauce. Yields 6 servings.