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Chicken Scallopini With Mushroom Sauce

  • Author: Avery
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This Chicken Scallopini with Mushroom Sauce is the kind of dish that feels restaurant-worthy but comes together easily at home. Tender, thinly pounded chicken breasts are lightly dredged in flour, pan-seared to golden perfection, and served in a rich, creamy mushroom sauce with a splash of lemon for brightness. Perfect for a weeknight treat or an elegant dinner for guests.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • Juice of 1 lemon

Instructions

  1. Place chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound to 1/2-inch thickness. Season both sides with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour, shaking off excess.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
  3. Add mushrooms to the skillet and sauté for about 5 minutes until browned. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
  4. Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits, and let simmer until reduced by half (about 3-4 minutes).
  5. Stir in heavy cream and lemon juice; simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  6. Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over, and cook for 1 more minute. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, try using a mix of cremini and shiitake mushrooms.
  • Pounding the chicken evenly ensures faster and more consistent cooking.
  • You can swap heavy cream for half-and-half for a lighter sauce, though it will be less rich.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg

Keywords: chicken scallopini, creamy mushroom chicken, lemon chicken, Italian chicken recipe

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