Description
Chicken Bellagio is an incredible Italian-American dish featuring crispy breaded chicken with a creamy mushroom and spinach sauce. This recipe is easy to prepare, bursting with flavor, and perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a comforting family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably Italian seasoned)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon dried Italian herbs
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Set up Breading Station: In one bowl, add flour. In a second bowl, beat eggs. In a third bowl, combine breadcrumbs and half of the Parmesan cheese.
- Bread Chicken: Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in egg, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture. Press firmly to adhere.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add breaded chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Mushrooms and Spinach: In the same skillet, add sliced mushrooms and sauté until soft. Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
- Make Sauce: Pour in heavy cream and mix well. Add remaining Parmesan cheese and Italian herbs. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine: Return chicken to the skillet and spoon the creamy sauce over each piece.
- Serve: Cook for an additional couple of minutes until heated through.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Season chicken generously with salt and pepper.
- A meat thermometer can ensure chicken reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Consider adding fresh herbs like thyme or parsley to the sauce.
- Variations include adding lemon, using different proteins, or trying various cheeses.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Freeze cooked portions for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying and Sauce Making
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: N/A