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Chicken Tosca Recipe
Overview
Chicken Tosca is a delightful dish featuring tender chicken breasts in a rich garlic and lemon cream sauce, complemented by savory mushrooms and a hint of Romano cheese. This recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner, pairing beautifully with spaghetti and a glass of dry white wine.
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Calories per Serving: 272.2 kcal
- Rating: 5 stars based on 2 reviews
Ingredients
- 4-6 chicken breasts, butterflied for thinness
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 3 eggs
- 12 tablespoons Romano cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1/2 cup parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup white wine
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
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Prepare Chicken:
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- Lightly season each piece with salt and pepper.
- Dust the chicken breasts with flour.
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Prepare Batter:
- In a bowl, combine the eggs and grated Romano cheese to create a thin batter. Avoid making it too thick as it may burn during frying.
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Cook Chicken and Mushrooms:
- Heat canola oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry the chicken breasts and mushrooms together until they turn golden brown, ensuring the chicken is cooked through.
- Add minced garlic during the last minute of cooking and sauté briefly.
- Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
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Prepare Sauce:
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a platter.
- In the same skillet, add butter and melt it.
- Pour in the white wine and lemon juice, allowing it to reduce slightly.
- Add heavy cream to the skillet and cook over high heat until the sauce begins to thicken.
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Combine and Serve:
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, coating it well with the sauce.
- Heat through briefly.
- Serve the Chicken Tosca immediately, garnishing with chopped parsley and additional grated Romano cheese if desired.
Nutritional Information per Serving
- Calories: 272.2 kcal
- Total Fat: 23.1g
- Saturated Fat: 12.4g
- Cholesterol: 232.8mg
- Sodium: 123.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 2.3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugars: 0.6g
- Protein: 11.4g
Tips for Success
- Thin Chicken: Butterflying the chicken breasts ensures they cook evenly and quickly.
- Cream Sauce: Be patient when thickening the sauce to achieve a creamy consistency without overcooking.
- Pairing: Serve Chicken Tosca with spaghetti or another pasta to soak up the delicious sauce. A crisp, dry white wine complements the flavors perfectly.
Enjoy preparing and savoring this Chicken Tosca recipe, a wonderful choice for a flavorful and satisfying dinner!