Some more proof that just because a dish is a little old-fashioned doesn’t mean it’s skimping out on flavor! Old-World Chicken Scallopini pan-sears the savory chicken until golden-brown, then tosses it with tender pasta and a light, creamy, poultry-flavored sauce with just a hint of refreshing lemon! No one can leave the table hungry after diving into a plate of Old-World Chicken Scallopini! It’s just not possible; people will be asking for seconds and thirds before that ever happens!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons plus 1 cup butter, divided
- 4 thin-cut chicken breasts, skinless and boneless
- 2 cups Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- 4 ounces fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or white wine
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 pound linguine pasta, cooked
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- parsley, optional, to taste, chopped, for garnish
Directions
Step 1 –Heat the oil and 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 2 –Coat the chicken in the breadcrumbs.
Step 3 –Sauté the chicken in the oil and butter mixture until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.
Step 4 –In a medium pan, heat the lemon juice and the chicken broth over medium heat.
Step 5 –Bring the broth mixture to a boil.
Step 6 –Reduce the heat to medium-low.
Step 7 –Add the heavy cream and simmer until thickened.
Step 8 –Slowly add the remaining butter until incorporated.
Step 9 –Add the pasta to the lemon-butter sauce.
Step 10 –Season the pasta with the salt and the pepper.
Step 11 –Add the chicken to the pasta and the sauce.
Step 12 –Garnish with the parsley and serve.
