Chicken Modiga (A Creamy, Cheesy Delight for Your Dinner Table)
Description
Chicken Modiga is a decadent Italian-American dish that combines pan-seared chicken breasts with a luscious sauce made from butter, white wine, lemon juice, mushrooms, prosciutto, and provel cheese. The result is a comforting, restaurant-quality meal that's surprisingly easy to prepare at home.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Prepare the Roux:
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 In a small bowl, combine ½ cup butter with 3 tbsp flour to form a creamy paste. Set aside.
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Prepare the Chicken:
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Brush chicken breasts with melted butter and coat evenly with breadcrumbs.
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Cook the Chicken:
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 In a grill pan over medium heat, cook chicken breasts for 5 minutes on each side until fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C). Remove and set aside.
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Make the Sauce
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: In an oven-proof skillet, bring chicken stock to a boil. Whisk in the butter-flour mixture and continue to boil until the sauce thickens.
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Add Flavorings:
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 Stir in white wine, lemon juice, mushrooms, and prosciutto. Simmer for 5–10 minutes.
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Combine Chicken and Sauce:
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 Return chicken breasts to the skillet. Top each with shredded provel cheese.
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Melt the Cheese:
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 Transfer the skillet to a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) and bake for 4 minutes until cheese is melted.
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Serve:
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 Plate the chicken and spoon the sauce over the top.
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Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 800kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 51g79%
- Cholesterol 200mg67%
- Sodium 1281mg54%
- Total Carbohydrate 32g11%
- Dietary Fiber 2g8%
- Protein 47g94%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
