Chicken Milanese (Olive Garden Copycat)
photo by ElizabethKnicely
- Ready In:
- 55mins
- Ingredients:
- 23
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
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SAUCE and PASTA
- 118.29 ml unsalted butter
- 236.59 ml white wine
- 59.14 ml all-purpose flour
- 236.59 ml chicken broth
- 236.59 ml heavy cream
- 236.59 ml parmesan cheese, grated
- 1.23 ml black pepper, to taste
- 2.46 ml salt
- 8 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 59.14 ml spinach, chopped
- tortellini, cooked according to package directions
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CHICKEN
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 118.29 ml flour
- 3 large eggs
- 59.14 ml milk
- 236.59 ml panko breadcrumbs
- 118.29 ml parmesan cheese, grated
- 14.78 ml fresh parsley, chopped
- 7.39 ml italian seasoning
- 14.79 ml garlic, chopped
- 1.23 ml black pepper
- 59.16 ml extra virgin olive oil
- 4 lemon wedges
directions
- FLATTEN chicken breasts betwen 2 sheets of plastic wrap by pounding gently until chicken is approximately 1/2-inch thick.
- WHISK eggs and milk together in a flat-bottom bowl.
- MIX breadcrumbs, cheese, fresh parsley, Italian seasoning, garlic and pepper. Transfer to a flat plate.
- DREDGE chicken in flour, coating both sides. Dip chicken pieces in egg mixture, coating both sides. Dredge in breadcrumb mixture, coating completely on both sides. Set aside.
- MELT butter in sauce pan over medium heat.
- ADD minced garlic and saute for 1 minute. Add flour and stir until well-blended.
- ADD white wine, chicken broth, heavy cream and cheese. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until mixture starts to thicken.
- ADD roasted garlic, pepper and salt. Stir until well blended.
- ADD tomatoes and spinach to sauce and allow to simmer over low heat for about 15 minutes, stiring frequently.
- HEAT olive oil in frying pan over medium-high heat. Add breaded chicken to pan and cook until both sides are golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- ADD cooked, drained tortellini pasta to sauce and blend well.
- TRANSFER chicken to a large platter and serve with hot, creamy tortellini.
- GARNISH with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
ElizabethKnicely
Meadville, Pennsylvania
29 year old wife and mother of 3 who is obsessed with meal planning.