CHICKEN MILANESE (OLIVE GARDEN COPYCAT)

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Make and share this Chicken Milanese (Olive Garden Copycat) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ElizabethKnicely

Categories     Weeknight

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup white wine
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup spinach, chopped
tortellini, cooked according to package directions
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup flour
3 large eggs
1/4 cup milk
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
3 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons italian seasoning
1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 lemon wedges

Steps:

  • FLATTEN chicken breasts betwen 2 sheets of plastic wrap by pounding gently until chicken is approximately 1/2-inch thick.
  • WHISK eggs and milk together in a flat-bottom bowl.
  • MIX breadcrumbs, cheese, fresh parsley, Italian seasoning, garlic and pepper. Transfer to a flat plate.
  • DREDGE chicken in flour, coating both sides. Dip chicken pieces in egg mixture, coating both sides. Dredge in breadcrumb mixture, coating completely on both sides. Set aside.
  • MELT butter in sauce pan over medium heat.
  • ADD minced garlic and saute for 1 minute. Add flour and stir until well-blended.
  • ADD white wine, chicken broth, heavy cream and cheese. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until mixture starts to thicken.
  • ADD roasted garlic, pepper and salt. Stir until well blended.
  • ADD tomatoes and spinach to sauce and allow to simmer over low heat for about 15 minutes, stiring frequently.
  • HEAT olive oil in frying pan over medium-high heat. Add breaded chicken to pan and cook until both sides are golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  • ADD cooked, drained tortellini pasta to sauce and blend well.
  • TRANSFER chicken to a large platter and serve with hot, creamy tortellini.
  • GARNISH with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1150.3, Fat 78.6, SaturatedFat 39.3, Cholesterol 392.7, Sodium 1479.6, Carbohydrate 46.2, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 4.2, Protein 54.1

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