Chicken Pinocchio Recipe

Name: Chicken Pinocchio
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (8 -10 ounce) chicken breasts; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 whole egg; 1/4 cup flour; 1/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs; 1 ounce brandy; 1 garlic clove; 1 tablespoon shallot; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup mushroom, sliced; 1/4 cup fresh spinach; 3 -4 ounces gorgonzola, crumbled; 3 -4 ounces fontina or 3 -4 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 (8 -10 ounce) chicken breasts
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 whole egg
1/4 cup flour
1/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs
1 ounce brandy
1 garlic clove
1 tablespoon shallot
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup mushroom, sliced
1/4 cup fresh spinach
3 -4 ounces gorgonzola, crumbled
3 -4 ounces fontina or 3 -4 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
salt and pepper

1
Dust chicken breast(s) in flour, then dip in egg, followed by a coating of breadcrumbs.
2
Pan fry lightly on medium/high heat with olive oil and butter for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
3
Stir in garlic, shallots, brandy, spinach, mushrooms, heavy cream, salt and pepper; simmer to reduce for 5 minutes.
4
Add gorgonzola, then turn off heat.
5
Place chicken breast(s) in heat-resistant dish and pour sauce over the chicken.
6
Top with fontina or mozzarella and bake at 350 degrees for 6-8 minutes, or until cheese is melted and golden.
7
Serve with steamed asparagus.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (8 -10 ounce) chicken breasts, 1 tablespoon butter, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 whole egg, and more.

Yes, Chicken Pinocchio falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Pinocchio

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