Chicken Scallopine
(from Dreamy346’s recipe box)
Source: http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2009/03/chicken-scallopine/
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Serves 6 people
Categories: Dinner, chicken, pasta
Ingredients
- 1 pound Linguine
- 6 whole Boneless, Skinless, Trimmed Chicken Breasts
- Salt And Pepper, to taste
- Flour
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 4 Tablespoons Butter
- 12 ounces, weight White Mushrooms, Sliced Thin
- 1 cup Dry White Wine
- Chicken Broth (optional)
- 1 whole Lemon
- 1/2 cup Heavy Cream (can Use Half-and-Half)
- 1 teaspoon (heaping) Capers
- Chopped Fresh Italian Parsley
- Parmesan Cheese, For Topping
Directions
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Cook pasta according to package directions.
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Flatten chicken breasts to uniform thickness. Salt and pepper both sides, then dredge in flour. Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry chicken breasts until golden brown. Remove to a plate and set aside.
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Throw mushrooms into the pan and stir. Immediately pour in wine and chicken broth (optional), and then squeeze juice of 1/2 to 1 lemon. Stir to deglaze the pan, and then cook vigorously for 1 minute, until sauce reduces.
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Pour in cream and stir, then add capers and parsley and stir. Turn off heat. Stir and add salt and pepper to taste. Don’t under salt!
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Place pasta and chicken on a platter and top with every last drop of sauce. Generously sprinkle Parmesan Cheese over the top.