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Chicken Scallopini with Tomato and Wine Gravy over Spaghetti Recipe

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This Chicken Scallopini recipe features tender, flour-coated chicken pieces seared to golden perfection and simmered in a rich, flavorful brown gravy sauce enhanced with white wine, onions, garlic, and Italian seasonings. Served over al dente thin spaghetti and garnished with fresh parsley, it’s a comforting and elegant meal perfect for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Coating

  • 2 small boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon salted butter

Sauce

  • 1 packet Brown Gravy Mix (0.87 oz.) or homemade brown gravy
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 8 oz. tomato sauce
  • 1 small yellow onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup dry white wine (or chicken broth as a substitute)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Pasta

  • 3/4 lb. thin spaghetti (or slightly less for saucier pasta)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Gravy Mixture: In a large measuring cup with a spout, combine the brown gravy packet with 1 cup of cold water. Stir until well mixed, then add the tomato sauce along with Italian seasoning, parsley, mustard powder, and salt. Set this mixture aside for later use in the sauce.
  2. Prepare and Season Chicken: Cut the chicken breasts into evenly sized cubes. Season them with salt and pepper to taste, then sprinkle with flour and toss to ensure each piece is well coated.
  3. Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the flour-coated chicken pieces and sear for 3-4 minutes until they turn golden brown on one side. Toss and continue cooking the remaining sides until the chicken is fully cooked through, about an additional 3 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Deglaze the Pan: Turn off the heat momentarily and pour 1/4 cup of the white wine into the skillet. Then, return the heat to medium and use a silicone spatula to scrape and loosen any browned bits from the bottom and sides of the pan; this process extracts extra flavor to enhance the sauce.
  5. Sauté Onions: Add the butter and sliced onions to the skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until the onions become very soft and nearly caramelized, which should take approximately 20 minutes.
  6. Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  7. Reduce Wine: Pour in the remaining white wine and let it gently bubble, reducing the liquid for about 5 minutes to concentrate its flavor.
  8. Incorporate Gravy Mixture and Chicken: Pour the prepared gravy mixture from step one into the skillet. Bring it to a boil and allow it to thicken for around 30 seconds before reducing the heat to a simmer. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, coating it with the sauce.
  9. Cook the Spaghetti: Partially cover the skillet to keep the sauce warm while you bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add about 1/4 tablespoon of salt to the boiling water and cook the spaghetti until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain the pasta once cooked.
  10. Toss Pasta with Sauce and Serve: Add the drained spaghetti directly to the skillet with the sauce and chicken. Toss thoroughly to coat all the pasta. Garnish generously with fresh parsley and serve immediately, optionally with Garlic Bread with Cheese for an extra special touch.

Notes

  • If you prefer not to use white wine, chicken broth is a perfect substitute that will still add a nice depth of flavor.
  • For a more tender chicken texture, be careful not to overcook the chicken during searing.
  • Adjust the amount of spaghetti if you prefer a saucier pasta dish.
  • Leftover sauce can be refrigerated and reheated gently for future meals.
  • Serve with a side of garlic bread with cheese to complement the dish perfectly.

Keywords: Chicken Scallopini, chicken dinner, brown gravy sauce, Italian seasoning, white wine sauce, skillet chicken, pasta dinner

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