Ventano Italian Grill & Seafood, located in Henderson, boasts an enormous well-priced menu, a private room, wine cellar and a popular bar that draws guests in from near and far. Today, we step into the kitchen with Chef Arnauld Briand, who shares one of his most popular recipes along with expert wine pairings designed to elevate the meal and showcase the rich flavors that Ventano brings to the table.
Ventano Chicken Saltimbocca for Two
Paired with Torresella Pinot Grigio or Ferrari-Carano Siena Cabernet Sangiovese Red Blend
Ingredients:
2 tbsp. olive oil
2 cloves fresh chopped garlic
2 free-range chicken breasts, sliced it into thin scallops
2 tsp. sage leaves
For potatoes:
Sauté potatoes in 4 oz. salted butter, cut into thin slices or cubes
For sauce:
3 oz. salted butter
2 tbsp. lemon juice
Zest of one lemon
1 cup chicken stock
1⁄4 cup dry white wine
8 oz. fresh spinach cleaned and excess water removed
4 oz. prosciutto
8 oz Yukon gold potatoes, diced or whole
1⁄4 cup chopped flat parsley for garnish for potatoes
Salt and pepper
Prepare chicken and sauce:
Sauté chicken breast in olive oil and set aside
In the same pan, pour in white wine over medium heat to burn off the alcohol
Add chicken stock to pan and let it simmer for one minute
Add lemon juice and lemon zest to stock
Turn off heat and slowly stir in flour-coated butter pieces until the stock is a creamy consistency
Season creamy stock with salt and pepper to your liking, then add sage
Add prepared chicken to the creamy stock and warm slowly over medium heat, avoid boiling
Prepare Spinach:
Heat 2 tbsp. olive oil in a separate pan over medium heat
Add minced garlic and stir to avoid burning the garlic
Stir in fresh spinach
Add salt and pepper to your liking
Allow to cook for one minute occasionally stirring
Set aside
Prepare Potatoes:
Dice potatoes in cubes
Boil or deep fry potatoes according to your preference
Heat 3 oz. of butter in a sauté pan over medium heat
Add cooked potatoes, two spoons of chopped garlic, salt, pepper, and continue to sauté
Turn off heat and add chopped parsley at the end
Plating:
Arrange cooked chicken on a platter or individual plates, add additional sauce from pan if you wish, top with sliced prosciutto, add cooked spinach and potatoes. Enjoy!
Ventano’s: Two Decades Strong
For more than 20 years, Ventano Italian Grill & Seafood has been a beloved Henderson staple, known for generous portions, welcoming atmosphere, and attentive owners who treat guests like family. With one of the best wine lists in the area and a commitment to quality and community, Ventano continues to delight regulars and newcomers alike—proving longevity and popularity are no accident.