Chicken Scaloppine With Saffron Cream Sauce - Giada Recipe

Name: Chicken Scaloppine With Saffron Cream Sauce - Giada
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 lb chicken cutlet (I used 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts that I pounded flat to 1/4 inch); 2 shallots, sliced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 cup white wine; 1 1/2 cups chicken broth; 1/4 teaspoon saffron thread; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb chicken cutlet (I used 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts that I pounded flat to 1/4 inch)
2 shallots, sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup white wine
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon saffron thread
1/2 cup heavy cream
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
3 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

1
Warm the olive oil in a large skillet, over high heat. Season the chicken cutlets with salt and pepper. Cook the chicken until golden and cooked through, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
2
Transfer the chicken to serving plate and tent with foil to keep warm.
3
Turn the heat to medium, add the shallots and the garlic and cook until tender, about 2 minutes.
4
Deglaze the pan with the white wine. Using a wooden spoon,scrape all the brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Cook until the wine is almost evaporated.
5
Add the chicken broth and saffron threads, bring to a simmer and reduce for 10 minutes. Add the cream, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and simmer for 1 minute to blend the flavors.
6
Pour the sauce over the chicken. Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.

546

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 lb chicken cutlet (I used 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts that I pounded flat to 1/4 inch), 2 shallots, sliced, 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Chicken Scaloppine With Saffron Cream Sauce - Giada 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 Scaloppine With Saffron Cream Sauce - Giada

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