Simmered Chicken Scallopini with Mushrooms, Tomatoes and Spinach
Savor the rich and savory flavors of Chicken Scallopini with Mushrooms, Tomatoes, and Spinach, a dish that promises to delight your palate and impress your guests. This elegant yet easy-to-prepare meal is perfect for any occasion, offering a beautiful blend of taste and nutrition.
- Suitable for diets:
- Gluten Free
- High-Protein
Why Diabetes Friendly?
- Lean protein: Chicken breast is a great source of lean protein, which is important for maintaining muscle mass and managing blood sugar levels.
- Low in carbohydrates: The recipe focuses on protein and vegetables, keeping the carbohydrate content relatively low.
- Nutrient-dense vegetables: Spinach, tomatoes, and mushrooms add vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants without significantly increasing the carbohydrate load.
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Ingredients
- chicken (breast, boneless, skinless, pounded to 1/4-inch thick* – divide into 12 pieces) 1½ pounds
- corn starch ½ cup
- salt ½ tsp
- pepper (ground) 1/8 tsp
- olive oil (divided) ¼ cup
- mushroom (button, stems removed, sliced) 12
- mushroom (shitake, stems removed, sliced) 16
- garlic (smashed and chopped) 4 cloves
- cherry tomato (halved) 1 pint
- spinach (washed) 8 cups
- white wine ½ cup
- chicken broth (low sodium) 2 cups
- lemon juice 4 tbsp
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Cooking Tips
- Browning the chicken: Ensure the chicken is not overcrowded in the pan to get a nice sear on each piece.
- Deglazing the pan: Using white wine to deglaze the pan adds depth to the sauce while incorporating the flavorful brown bits from the chicken and mushrooms.
- Do-ahead tips: This dish can be prepared ahead of time and reheated, making it perfect for entertaining or meal prep.
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Instructions
- Prepare a large flat surface with parchment paper and place the corn starch on one side of the paper. Lay the chicken pieces on the rest of the parchment and season both sides with salt and pepper. Dip each seasoned piece of chicken in the corn starch and shake off the excess.1½ pounds chicken, ½ cup corn starch, ½ tsp salt, 1/8 tsp pepper
- Have a large oven safe serving dish near the stove. Heat a heavy duty pan over medium high heat, add about 1 tbsp of olive oil, and place 3-4 pieces of chicken in the pan. Do not crowd. Cook for about 2 minutes on each side, and remove to the serving dish (NOTE: you do not need to cook it all the way through, it will cook as it sits). Repeat with more oil and more chicken until all the chicken is browned.¼ cup olive oil
- Add remaining oil to the pan, add the mushrooms, a pinch of pepper and sauté until shrunken, and browned, and remove them from the pan and add them to the dish with the chicken.12 mushroom, 16 mushroom
- Add the garlic to the pan, and cook until lightly browned. Add the tomatoes, season with a pinch of pepper, add the spinach, and sauté until wilted. Add this mixture to the dish with the chicken.4 cloves garlic, 1 pint cherry tomato, 8 cups spinach
- Add the wine to the pan, let reduce for a minute, scraping up any brown bits at the bottom of the pan and add the chicken stock. Let cook for 3-5 minutes (it should boil), and add the lemon juice. Pour this mixture over the chicken and arrange the vegetables around the chicken in a presentable way. Serve right away or cool and refrigerate covered overnight. Let come to room temperature for at least one hour before reheating and then reheat in a 300-400˚F oven (depending on what else is in the oven) until heated through, about 30 minutes.½ cup white wine, 2 cups chicken broth, 4 tbsp lemon juice
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FAQ
- Can I use a different type of mushroom?
Absolutely, feel free to use any mushrooms you like or have on hand. Each type will add a different flavour and texture to the dish. - What can I use instead of white wine?
If you prefer not to cook with wine, you can substitute it with additional chicken stock or a splash of white wine vinegar for acidity. - How can I make this dish creamier?
For a creamier sauce, you can stir in a few tablespoons of light cream or full-fat coconut milk at the end of cooking the sauce, before pouring it over the chicken. - Is there a way to make this recipe dairy-free?
The recipe is already dairy-free as written, making it suitable for those avoiding dairy in their diet.
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Nutrition
Per serving
Calories: 237kcal
Carbohydrates: 15.4g
Fiber: 2.2g
Sugar: 3.1g
Fat: 9.8g
Saturated Fat: 1.6g
Trans Fat: 0.01g
Protein: 22.4g
Nutrition Facts
Simmered Chicken Scallopini with Mushrooms, Tomatoes and Spinach
Amount per Serving
Calories
237
% Daily Value*
Fat
9.8
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
1.6
g
10
%
Trans Fat
0.01
g
Cholesterol
54.4
mg
18
%
Sodium
298.3
mg
13
%
Potassium
862.6
mg
25
%
Carbohydrates
15.4
g
5
%
Fiber
2.2
g
9
%
Sugar
3.1
g
3
%
Protein
22.4
g
45
%
Vitamin C
27
mg
33
%
Vitamin D
0.3
µg
2
%
Calcium
48.8
mg
5
%
Iron
2.1
mg
12
%
Magnesium
61.7
mg
15
%
Zinc
1.3
mg
9
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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