Chicken Francaise Recipe
Battered and simmered in lemon butter, topped with mozzarella & baked over broccoli, served with penne
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Flatten the chicken breasts to an even thickness. Season with salt and pepper.
- 2
Breading
Dredge each chicken breast in flour, then dip in beaten eggs, and finally coat with parmesan cheese.
Cooking
- 3
Cook Chicken
In a large skillet, heat olive oil and 1/2 cup of butter over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- 4
- 5
Baking
- 6
Bake
Place the chicken in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) and bake for 15 minutes until the cheese is melted.
Cooking Broccoli and Pasta
- 7
Cook Broccoli
Steam the broccoli florets until tender, about 5 minutes.
- 8
Cook Penne
Cook the penne pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Serving
- 9
Plate the Dish
On a plate, serve the penne pasta and steamed broccoli, then top with the chicken francaise.
