🧀 Easy Chicken Lombardy

🍽️ Dish Type: Main

🕰️ Total Time: ~45 minutes

🍴 Servings: 4–6

🌟 Flavor Profile: Savory, cheesy, lightly creamy with rich mushroom flavor

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📝 Ingredients:

• 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced in half lengthwise to make 4 cutlets)
• ½ cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 8 oz fresh mushrooms, sliced
• ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ¾ cup chicken broth
• ¼ cup Marsala wine (or use more broth if preferred)
• 2 green onions, sliced
• Salt & pepper to taste

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🔥 Directions:

1. Prep Chicken:
   Season chicken cutlets with salt and pepper. Dredge lightly in flour.
2. Sear Chicken:
   In a large skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Cook chicken until golden brown (3–4 minutes per side). Remove and set aside.
3. Cook Mushrooms:
   In the same skillet, add sliced mushrooms and sauté until browned and tender (about 5–6 minutes). Pour in chicken broth and Marsala wine, simmer for 2–3 minutes.
4. Assemble:
   Place chicken in a greased 9×13″ baking dish. Pour mushroom mixture over the top. Sprinkle evenly with mozzarella, Parmesan, and green onions.
5. Bake:
   Bake uncovered at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.

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✅ Tips:

• Use thin-sliced chicken for faster cooking and better flavor absorption.
• Add a sprinkle of garlic powder or Italian seasoning to the sauce for extra flavor.
• Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered egg noodles for a complete meal!

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🕰️ Can Chicken Lombardy Be Made Ahead of Time?

Absolutely, yes! It’s a fantastic make-ahead dish. Here’s how:

✅ Make-Ahead Tips:

Option 1: Assemble Ahead (Best for Flavor!)

1. Sear chicken and sauté mushrooms as directed.
2. Assemble everything in the baking dish — but don’t bake it yet.
3. Cover tightly and refrigerate up to 24 hours.
4. When ready to bake, bring to room temp for 20–30 minutes, then bake as directed.

Option 2: Bake & Reheat

• Bake fully, cool, and store in the fridge (up to 3 days).
• Reheat in a 350°F oven, covered with foil, for about 20 minutes, or until hot.

Freezer Option:

• Assemble, wrap tightly, and freeze (before baking) for up to 2 months.
• Thaw overnight in the fridge before baking.

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🍽️ What to Serve with Chicken Lombardy?

This dish is creamy, cheesy, and rich — so pair it with something that complements those flavors:

🥔 Hearty Bases:

• Mashed potatoes (soak up all that saucy goodness)
• Buttered egg noodles
• Rice or wild rice
• Polenta

🥦 Veggie Sides:

• Roasted green beans or asparagus
• Steamed broccoli
• Sautéed spinach or kale
• Garlic roasted Brussels sprouts

🥖 Bread & Salads:

Classic Caesar salad

Crusty garlic bread or soft dinner rolls

Light garden salad with vinaigrette