Chicken Scaloppini brings the flavors of Italy to your dining table. With its easy preparation and restaurant-quality taste, this dish is perfect for any occasion, ensuring that your family and friends will be asking for seconds!
Chicken Scaloppini: A Restaurant-Worthy Dish
This is one of my sister’s fantastic recipes! Honestly, I make it more often than she does because it’s so incredibly delicious and easy to prepare. Whenever I need a quick yet satisfying main dish, this recipe is my go-to. Trust me when I say it’s just as good, if not better, than anything you’d find in a restaurant—so give it a try!
What is Scaloppini?
Scaloppini is a classic Italian dish featuring thinly sliced meat that is sautéed and finished with a reduction sauce. While it may sound fancy, the truth is that it’s actually quite simple to make. What sets this dish apart is the addition of dried basil to the sauce, which brings an unexpected and delightful flavor that you won’t find in many other scaloppini recipes, which typically rely on lemon.
Shortcuts for Chicken Scaloppini
I love to share a few shortcuts that make preparing this dish even easier:
Using Pre-Sliced Chicken Breasts
When I prep ahead to make this dish, I like to buy thinly sliced chicken breasts. Then I cut them into smaller pieces or medallions. When I don’t have time to prep ahead, I use regular boneless, skinless chicken breasts and slice them vertically into small pieces. Then, I use a meat mallet to pound them flat.
Canned Mushrooms
To save time, I opt for jarred canned mushrooms instead of fresh ones.
Large Skillet
I recommend cooking this dish in a large skillet. A broader cooking surface helps the sauce reduce more quickly compared to a smaller pan.
Cooking Thermometer
Using a cooking thermometer to check the chicken’s internal temperature ensures it cooks thoroughly and prevents overcooking, allowing for quicker preparation.
Dry White Wine
There’s no need to make an extra trip to buy white “cooking” wine; if you have a bottle of dry white drinking wine handy, it works perfectly!
Enjoy Chicken Scaloppini
This Chicken Scaloppini dish makes for a delicious main course that combines American and Italian flavors. Whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, Chicken Scaloppini never disappoints. Enjoy!
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Chicken Scaloppini
Ingredients
- 1 1/4-1 ½ pounds boneless and skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- salt
- pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- ½ cup dry white wine
- ⅔ cup heavy or whipping cream
- ¼ teaspoon dried basil
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced (canned or fresh)
Instructions
- Place the chicken under waxed paper and pound it until it is thin and has doubled in length and width. Cut into small cutlets or medallions.
- Dredge chicken in flour and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat butter and oil in a skillet. Add chicken and brown on both sides. Sauté in two batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. Cook until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71 °C).
- Add the wine, pouring it slowly into the hot pan so it doesn’t flame. Simmer the chicken for a couple of minutes.
- Remove the chicken to a serving plate and cover with aluminum foil to keep it warm.
- Add the mushrooms and simmer them in the wine until the liquid has reduced by half.
- Add the cream and basil and bring to a simmer for a couple of minutes.
- Pour the mushroom sauce over the chicken. Serve immediately.