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Creamy Chicken Scallopini with Capers and Mushrooms Recipe

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4.2 from 9 reviews

Chicken Scallopini is a classic Italian-American dish featuring tender, thinly sliced chicken breasts lightly dredged in a seasoned flour coating, then sautéed to a golden brown. The chicken is simmered in a flavorful sauce made with white wine, capers, garlic, onion, mushrooms, chicken base, lemon juice, and finished with a creamy touch of heavy whipping cream. This quick and elegant skillet recipe delivers a delightful combination of tangy, savory, and creamy flavors, perfect for a satisfying dinner in about 40 minutes.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 Tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil

Sauce

  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/3 cup dry white wine
  • 3 Tablespoons capers
  • 2 teaspoons Better than Bouillon chicken base
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken: Trim excess fat from the chicken breasts. Slice each breast horizontally to create two thin cutlets, ensuring even thickness for quick cooking.
  2. Mix the flour coating: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all purpose flour, black pepper, garlic salt, and onion powder to create the seasoned dredging mix.
  3. Dredge the chicken: Coat each chicken cutlet with the flour mixture, covering both sides. Some flour mixture will remain unused; set coated chicken aside.
  4. Brown the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken cutlets and brown on each side for about 10-12 minutes total. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside; do not clean the pan.
  5. Sauté aromatics: Add butter to the skillet, then stir in minced garlic and chopped onion. Cook for about one minute until the onion softens and the garlic is fragrant.
  6. Deglaze and add flavor: Pour in the dry white wine and add the capers. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil to reduce slightly and lift flavors from the pan.
  7. Add chicken base, lemon, and mushrooms: Stir in the chicken base, lemon juice, and sliced mushrooms, combining well.
  8. Thicken the sauce: Lower the heat to low. Mix cornstarch and water to form a slurry, then pour it into the skillet while stirring to thicken the sauce smoothly.
  9. Finish the sauce and reheat chicken: Stir in the heavy whipping cream, then nestle the browned chicken cutlets back into the skillet to heat through in the creamy sauce for a few minutes.

Notes

  • If you prefer, substitute the dry white wine with chicken broth for a non-alcoholic version.
  • Ensure chicken cutlets are evenly thin for consistent cooking.
  • Use fresh mushrooms for best flavor, but canned or frozen can be used as alternatives.
  • Adjust lemon juice to taste for more or less tanginess.
  • Serve with pasta, rice, or crusty bread to enjoy the delicious sauce.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Find it online: https://recipesvibe.com/creamy-chicken-scallopini-with-capers-and-mushrooms-recipe/