Chicken Pinocchio

Name: Chicken Pinocchio
Ingredients: 1 (8 -10 ounce) chicken breasts; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 whole egg; 1/4 cup flour; 1/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs; 1 ounce brandy; 1 garlic clove; 1 tablespoon shallot; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup mushroom, sliced; 1/4 cup fresh spinach; 3 -4 ounces gorgonzola, crumbled; 3 -4 ounces fontina or 3 -4 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded; salt and pepper

15 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 (8 -10 ounce) chicken breasts
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 whole egg
1/4 cup flour
1/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs
1 ounce brandy
1 garlic clove
1 tablespoon shallot
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup mushroom, sliced
1/4 cup fresh spinach
3 -4 ounces gorgonzola, crumbled
3 -4 ounces fontina or 3 -4 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
salt and pepper

Directions

1

Dust chicken breast(s) in flour, then dip in egg, followed by a coating of breadcrumbs.
2

Pan fry lightly on medium/high heat with olive oil and butter for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
3

Stir in garlic, shallots, brandy, spinach, mushrooms, heavy cream, salt and pepper; simmer to reduce for 5 minutes.
4

Add gorgonzola, then turn off heat.
5

Place chicken breast(s) in heat-resistant dish and pour sauce over the chicken.
6

Top with fontina or mozzarella and bake at 350 degrees for 6-8 minutes, or until cheese is melted and golden.
7

Serve with steamed asparagus.