Chicken Lombardy

Chicken Lombardy

6 servings
Our Chicken Lombardy recipe is worth adding to your weekly dinner lineup. It's elegant, quick, easy, and will—without a doubt—require second rounds for everyone.

Ingredients

  • 3 boneless

    skinless chicken breasts, halved lengthwise, about 1 3/4 lb.

  • .25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

    divided

  • .5 cup all-purpose flour

    about 2 1/8 oz.

  • .5 cup unsalted butter

    divided, plus more if needed, 4 oz.

  • Cooking spray
  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms

    thickly sliced, about 1 1/2 cups

  • .75 cup Marsala
  • .5 cup chicken stock
  • 2 ounces Fontina or mozzarella cheese

    shredded, about 1/2 cup

  • 2 ounces Parmesan cheese

    grated, about 1/2 cup

  • Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

    for garnish

Directions

  1. 1

    Pound chicken: Preheat oven to 450°F. Place each piece of chicken between 2 sheets of wax paper, and pound to 1/8-inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin. Sprinkle evenly with pepper and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt.

  2. 2

    Dredge chicken: Place flour in a shallow dish; dredge chicken lightly in flour, shaking off excess. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the flour, and set aside.

  3. 3

    Cook chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium. Cook chicken, in batches, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side (chicken might not be cooked through). Transfer chicken to a 13- x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray, overlapping chicken if needed. Repeat procedure with remaining butter and chicken, adding 1 tablespoon butter to skillet before cooking each batch. Reserve drippings in skillet.

  4. 4

    Cook mushrooms: Add 2 tablespoons of the butter and mushrooms to drippings in skillet; cook over medium, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle mushroom mixture evenly over chicken.

  5. 5

    Make sauce: Stir Marsala, stock, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt to drippings in skillet; bring to a simmer over medium-high. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly reduced, about 8 minutes. Spoon about 1/3 of Marsala mixture (about 1/4 cup) over chicken.

  6. 6

    Add cheeses to chicken: Combine cheeses in a small bowl, and sprinkle over chicken. Bake in preheated oven until chicken is cooked through and cheese is melted, about 6 minutes.

  7. 7

    Finish cooking sauce: Meanwhile, bring remaining Marsala mixture to a simmer over medium. Combine remaining 3 tablespoons butter and reserved 2 tablespoons flour in a small bowl until a paste forms. Add paste to Marsala sauce, and whisk until combined and thickened, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle chicken with parsley, and serve with Marsala sauce.

Chicken Lombardy

Chicken Lombardy

45 min6 servings

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About this Recipe

Craving an elegant yet easy chicken dinner that promises to be a family favorite? This Chicken Lombardy recipe is a must-add to your rotation, guaranteed to inspire 'second rounds' from everyone at the table. It’s an elegant, quick, and easy dish that truly delivers.

What sets Chicken Lombardy apart is its ability to deliver rich, complex flavors with minimal fuss. The tender chicken is beautifully complemented by the savory depth of Marsala and earthy cremini mushrooms, all brought together by a creamy, cheesy sauce featuring both Fontina and Parmesan. It’s a harmonious blend that feels gourmet but is surprisingly accessible.

Prepare for a comforting yet refined dining experience. Each forkful offers incredibly tender chicken enveloped in a velvety, rich sauce. You'll savor the deep, umami notes from the Marsala and cremini mushrooms, balanced by the gooey, savory melt of Fontina and the sharp finish of Parmesan. This dish is designed to be effortlessly elegant, delivering restaurant-quality taste in a straightforward home kitchen preparation.

This Chicken Lombardy recipe is wonderfully adaptable. For a slightly different texture, boneless, skinless chicken thighs could be used instead of breasts. If cremini mushrooms aren't available, standard button mushrooms will work well. While Fontina and Parmesan are specified, you could experiment with other melty cheeses like provolone alongside the Parmesan for a subtle flavor shift.

This elegant Chicken Lombardy is perfect for a special weeknight meal or when entertaining guests. It pairs beautifully with a simple pasta, creamy polenta, or crusty bread to soak up every last drop of the rich sauce. Garnish generously with fresh flat-leaf parsley for a vibrant finish.

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