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Easy Chicken Lombardy Recipe

A quick, comforting skillet chicken with mushrooms, marsala, and melted mozzarella.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • oven-proof skillet or frying pan and baking dish
  • Tongs or spatula
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Measuring Spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large chicken breasts cut in half lengthwise (makes 4 cutlets)
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • all-purpose flour for dredging
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons butter divided
  • 7 ounces cremini mushrooms sliced
  • 1/2 cup marsala wine
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 2 scallions chopped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Slice each large chicken breast in half lengthwise to make four thin cutlets. Pat dry with paper towels.
  • Season both sides of the cutlets with salt, pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, then dredge each piece lightly in flour, shaking off excess.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in an oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat until hot and shimmering.
  • Add the chicken cutlets and cook 4–5 minutes per side, until golden brown. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate.
  • Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter to the skillet and let it melt, then add the sliced cremini mushrooms.
  • Sauté the mushrooms, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5–6 minutes.
  • Pour in 1/2 cup marsala and 1/4 cup chicken broth, scrape up any browned bits, and let the sauce bubble for about 1 minute.
  • Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce and mushrooms over the cutlets, and cook 1 minute to heat through.
  • Remove the pan from heat, sprinkle 1 cup shredded mozzarella evenly over the chicken (concentrate on the cutlets), then sprinkle chopped scallions on top.
  • Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake 7 minutes, until cheese is melted. Optionally broil 1–2 minutes to brown the cheese, watching closely.
  • Serve the chicken immediately, spooning extra pan sauce and mushrooms over each portion.

Notes

  • If you don't have an oven-proof skillet, transfer the contents to a baking dish for the oven step.