Description
Chicken Scallopini brings tender, golden-brown chicken breasts dancing in a zesty lemon-butter sauce that makes dinner feel like a celebration. Crispy edges and tangy notes turn an ordinary meal into something special your family will absolutely adore.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 small boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet brown gravy mix
Pasta and Base:
- ¾ lb thin spaghetti
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 8 oz tomato sauce
- 1 cup cold water
Seasonings and Additions:
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- 1 small yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon mustard powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Salt
- Pepper
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Whisk 1 cup cold water with brown gravy mix until completely smooth. Incorporate 8 oz. tomato sauce and your seasonings. Set mixture aside for later use.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper over 2 chicken breasts. Coat each piece thoroughly with 3 tablespoons flour, ensuring complete coverage.
- Heat 1-2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet at medium-high temperature. Sear chicken cubes for 6-7 minutes, rotating to achieve golden-brown exterior on all sides.
- Remove chicken from skillet. Pour ¼ cup chicken broth into pan, scraping accumulated browned bits with a spatula to release flavorful residue.
- Reduce heat to medium. Melt 1 tablespoon butter, then add sliced onions. Caramelize onions for 20 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- Add minced garlic to onions. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant and golden.
- Pour remaining chicken broth into skillet. Simmer for 5 minutes to develop deeper flavors.
- Add prepared gravy-tomato mixture to skillet. Bring contents to a boil, then reduce heat to low simmer.
- Return seared chicken pieces to skillet. Allow them to warm through and absorb sauce flavors.
- Simultaneously, boil ¾ lb. thin spaghetti in salted water until perfectly al dente. Drain pasta completely.
- Combine pasta with sauce, tossing gently to ensure thorough coating. Serve immediately with optional fresh parsley garnish.
Notes
- Always coat chicken evenly with flour to create a golden, crispy exterior that seals in moisture and adds texture to your dish.
- Caramelize onions slowly over medium heat, stirring frequently to develop a rich, sweet flavor without burning.
- Use low-sodium broth and gravy mix to control salt levels, allowing more precise seasoning throughout the cooking process.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with cornstarch or almond flour and use gluten-free pasta to keep the recipe accessible.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 32-33 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 645 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 810 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 75 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 47 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg