Chicken ballotine with mash, shallots and wine jus recipe

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless chicken breasts
• 4 slices of prosciutto
• 2 cups of mashed potatoes
• 1/2 cup of heavy cream
• 1/4 cup of butter
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 8 shallots, peeled and sliced
• 1 cup of chicken stock
• 1/2 cup of red wine
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon of water

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet until evenly flattened.
3. Season each chicken breast with salt and pepper.
4. Place a slice of prosciutto on top of each chicken breast.
5. Roll the chicken breasts tightly around the prosciutto and tie with kitchen twine.
6. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
7. Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
8. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
9. While the chicken is cooking, make the wine jus. In a small saucepan, bring the chicken stock and red wine to a boil.
10. Reduce the heat and simmer until the liquid has reduced by half.
11. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until smooth.
12. Add the cornstarch mixture to the saucepan and whisk until the sauce has thickened.
13. In a separate saucepan, melt 1/4 cup of butter over medium heat.
14. Add the sliced shallots to the pan and sauté until they are soft and caramelized.
15. Add the mashed potatoes to a large bowl and stir in 1/2 cup of heavy cream.
16. Season the mashed potatoes with salt and pepper to taste.
17. To serve, spoon a portion of the mashed potatoes onto each plate.
18. Remove the twine from the chicken breasts and slice them into rounds.
19. Place a chicken breast on top of each serving of mashed potatoes.
20. Spoon the caramelized shallots over the chicken.
21. Drizzle the wine jus over the chicken and serve immediately. Enjoy!