Chicken Lombardy

🍗 Chicken Lombardy

⏱️ Total Time: 45 minutes

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Servings: 4

✅️ Ingredients:

👉For the Chicken:

◾️4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded to ½-inch thickness)

◾️½ cup all-purpose flour

◾️1 teaspoon salt

◾️½ teaspoon black pepper

◾️4 tablespoons olive oil, divided

👉For the Mushroom Topping:

◾️8 ounces mushrooms, sliced

◾️2 cloves garlic, minced

◾️4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided

👉For the Sauce:

◾️½ cup Marsala wine

◾️½ cup chicken broth

👉For Assembly:

◾️1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

◾️¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

◾️Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

🔹️ Instructions:

1. 👉 Prepare the Chicken:

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

Mix flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.

Dredge each chicken breast and shake off excess flour.

2. 👉 Sear the Chicken:

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Cook each chicken breast for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.

Transfer to a baking dish.

3. 👉 Cook the Mushrooms:

In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tbsp olive oil.

Sauté mushrooms for 3–4 minutes, then add garlic and cook 1–2 minutes more.

Stir in 2 tbsp butter, then spread the mushroom mix over the chicken.

4. 👉 Make the Sauce:

Add the remaining 2 tbsp butter to the skillet.

Pour in Marsala wine and chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits.

Let it simmer 5–7 minutes until reduced by half.

5. 👉 Assemble and Bake:

Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken and mushrooms.

Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.

Cover with foil and bake 15 minutes.

Remove foil and bake another 10–15 minutes until bubbly and golden.

6. 👉 Garnish and Serve:

Top with fresh parsley and serve warm with pasta, mashed potatoes, or veggies.

💡 3 Cooking Tips:

✅ Tip 1: Pound the chicken evenly — it cooks faster and stays juicy.

✅ Tip 2: Don’t overcrowd the pan when searing; this keeps the chicken crispy.

✅ Tip 3: Add a splash of cream to the sauce for extra richness.