Lemon Chicken Scallopini with Mushrooms

Name: Lemon Chicken Scallopini with Mushrooms
Ingredients: ¼ cup all-purpose flour; ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt; ¼ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper; 2 large chicken breasts; 2 tablespoons salted or unsalted butter, divided; 2 tablespoons salted or unsalted butter, divided; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 pound button, cremini, or other mushrooms, sliced; 1 pound button, cremini, or other mushrooms, sliced; 1 pound button, cremini, or other mushrooms, sliced; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 lemon, sliced; ¼ cup white wine; ½ cup chicken broth; ⅓ cup heavy whipping cream; 1 teaspoon capers, drained (optional)

Preparation info

Makes
2 to 4
servings

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Mushrooms

By Julia Rutland

Published 2021

About

Try this flavorful dish for weeknights or casual entertaining. Tender chicken cutlets are lightly browned and simmered in a simple sauce with plenty of mushrooms for added depth and heartiness. For an extra-tangy twist, toss in some capers. Serve it on its own or over pasta or rice.

Ingredients

¼ cup all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
¼ teaspoon

Pasta
Low carb
High protein

Method

Combine flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl.

Slice chicken breasts in half to create 4 thin cutlets. Flatten with a meat pounder to an even ¼-inch thickness. Dredge chicken in flour mixture; set aside.

Heat 1 tablespoon butter and oil in an extra-large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Transfer to a plate;