Easy Chicken Lombardy, A Popular Facebook Recipe & SO FLAVORFUL!
If you’ve never tried Chicken Lombardy before, you’ve really been missing out. It’s one of the most DELICIOUS ways to prepare chicken breasts, and this recipe is super simple!
Facebook users around the world have shared this unique recipe thousands of times — so we decided to finally give it the spotlight it deserves.
This Chicken Lombardy recipe is “dinner party worthy.” With a five-star rating and nothing but praise from home cooks, this recipe is guaranteed to satisfy the pickiest of eaters.
So where did Chicken Lombardy get its name? Lombardy is a region in northwest Italy and Milan is the capital. Some say it originated as a dish served at Olive Garden, which names its items after Italian regions and locales. However, some say it comes from Wisconsin and is named after Vince Lombardi, the football player and coach. No matter where it REALLY came from, this recipe is downright delicious!
Chicken Lombardy is full of richness and comes out amazingly flavorful. I’m always looking for new delicious ways to make chicken breasts, and this recipe is definitely a keeper!
Here’s how to make Chicken Lombardy:
Ingredients:
- 8 oz package(s) sliced fresh mushrooms
- 2 tablespoon(s) butter melted
- 6 skinned and boned chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup(s) all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup(s) butter
- 1/2 cup(s) chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
- 1/8 teaspoon(s) pepper
- 1/2 cup(s) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup(s) parmesan cheese
- 2 green onions chopped
Directions:
- Cook mushrooms in 2 tbsp butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, 3 to 5 minutes or just until tender. Remove from heat; set aside.
- Cut each chicken breast in half lengthwise. Place chicken between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; flatten to 1/8 inch thickness, using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
- Dredge chicken pieces in flour. Cook chicken in batches, in 1 to 2 tablespoons butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until golden. Place chicken in a lightly greased 13 x 9-inch baking dish, overlapping edges. Repeat procedure with remaining chicken and butter. Reserving pan drippings in skillet. Sprinkle mushrooms evenly over chicken.
- Add broth to skillet. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in salt and pepper. Pour sauce over chicken. Combine cheeses and green onions; sprinkle over chicken.
- Bake uncovered, at 450 degrees for 12 to 14 minutes until cheese melts.
Looking for another easy and delicious chicken recipe? Try our Paprika-Parmesan Chicken:
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