Description
Chicken Lombardy is a flavorful Italian-inspired dish featuring tender chicken cutlets sautéed and baked with a savory marsala mushroom sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, and scallions. This recipe combines simple ingredients to create a rich, comforting meal perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 large chicken breasts (cut in half lengthwise)
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Flour (for dredging)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Sauce & Toppings
- 3 tablespoons butter (divided)
- 7 ounces cremini mushrooms (sliced)
- 1/2 cup marsala wine
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 scallions (chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create 4 thinner cutlets. Season each piece with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Dredge the cutlets in flour, coating them evenly and shaking off any excess.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in an oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the chicken cutlets and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until they become golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
- Sauté Mushrooms: Add the remaining butter to the same skillet and let it melt. Add the sliced cremini mushrooms and sauté, stirring occasionally, for about 5-6 minutes until the mushrooms are nicely browned and tender.
- Deglaze the Pan: Pour the marsala wine and chicken broth into the skillet with the mushrooms. Allow the mixture to bubble and reduce slightly for about one minute, which enhances the flavor of the sauce.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce: Return the chicken cutlets to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Spoon some of the mushrooms and sauce over the chicken pieces and let them cook together for about one minute to absorb the flavors.
- Add Cheese and Scallions: Remove the skillet from the heat. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the chicken, concentrating it on the cutlets. Then, sprinkle the chopped scallions on top of the cheese.
- Bake and Serve: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 7 minutes. If desired, broil the dish for a few minutes at the end to brown and bubble the cheese. Serve the Chicken Lombardy immediately while hot and cheesy.
Notes
- Use an oven-proof skillet to easily transfer the dish from stovetop to oven without extra cleanup.
- For a more intense mushroom flavor, consider using a mix of cremini and shiitake mushrooms.
- Broiling at the end is optional but recommended for a golden cheese crust.
- To keep the chicken moist, avoid overcooking during the searing step; it will finish cooking in the oven.
- This dish pairs well with a side of sautéed greens or a simple pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1 chicken cutlet with sauce and cheese)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
