(Yields 2 servings)

Ingredients:

• 2 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless and butterflied
• 2 slices prosciutto ham
• 2 slices Fontina cheese ( I couldn’t find Fontina so I used Mozzarella)
• 2 Tbsp. fresh basil, chopped
• 4 Tbsp. butter, divided
• 6 mushrooms, sliced
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh garlic chopped
• 1/2 cup white wine (remember, don’t use wine you wouldn’t drink)
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
• White pepper to taste
• Kosher salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Cover one-half of each breast section with one slice of prosciutto ham, one slice of Fontina cheese. Fold chicken breast half flap over the dressed chicken breast half; season with grill seasoning.Grill and baste until cooked.
2. In a sauté pan place 1 Tbsp. butter, sauté mushrooms and onions and garlic until softened. Add white wine and lemon juice; simmer approximately 10 minutes on medium-low heat to reduce.
3. A little at a time, add remaining 3 Tbsp. butter until butter melts and mixture emulsifies, add basil. Place lemon butter mushroom basil sauce on top of the Rosa. Serve with pasta (I recommend Barilla Pasta Plus, in the yellow box. Thin spaghetti)

This dish is absolutely deliciously amazing and savory and just… wow.

I made it for Nathan’s birthday last week and it was an immediate hit with both of us. The flavor profile is outstanding, subtle, savory and not heavy.  It was actually very simple to prepare yet tasted like a gourmet meal that I’d slaved over for hours.

Now that I’ve tempted you with a picture and a recipe, I have something to tempt you even more!!

A Carrabba’s Giveaway!!

This year, Carrabba’s is hosting pre-Valentine’s Day celebrations they are calling “Dal Cuore Nights,” or “From the Heart Nights” on Feb. 11 and 12. Guests who come in on those days can order from a special prix fixe menu which includes an appetizer, entreé and mini-dessert for less than $20.  Plus, bottles of wine are $10 off and visitors will get a chance to win a cruise to Italy. Topping off the evening, guests on February 11 and 12 will receive a special Dal Cuore Valentine’s Day Card featuring a “heartfelt” quote.  One lucky quote recipient will win a romantic Italian escape for two, including a seven-night Italian cruise on MSC Cruises in a balcony stateroom, airfare to the port and $500 spending money, as well as dinner for four at Carrabba’s (ARV: $7,090).  On Sunday, March 1, 2009, the winning quote will be revealed on Carrabba’s website at www.carrabbas.com, where complete details are available.

Well my darling lucky Blissfully Delish readers, Carrabba’s has offered me the chance to give one of you a $50 gift card! You can go experience their “Dal Cuore Night” and enter to win that amazing romantic Italian experience, too.

Want to know how?

Leave me a comment here. Tell me your favorite Valentine’s Memory, your favorite valentine’s recipe or your favorite Carraba’s menu item.

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This contest will run from Sunday, Feb 1st through Wednesday, February 4th 9PM CST. The winner will be contacted and will have 24 hours to contact me with their information or I will choose another winner.

Good Luck and Happy Eating!

Rachel is the editor of Blissfully Delish and can be found scouring the interwebz for culinary inspiration and blogging about food, family, love and life at A Southern Fairytale

and the winner is!!! Heather at www.runningfromthelittlepeople.blogspot.com