Description
This recipe for chicken modiga delivers creamy, cheesy flavor in just 30 minutes. Featuring seared chicken breasts topped with provolone and prosciutto in a rich white wine sauce, it’s a quick Italian-American favorite perfect for weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded thin
- ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs optional
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup dry white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ½ cup sliced mushrooms
- 4 slices prosciutto or thin-cut deli ham
- 4 slices provolone cheese
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
- Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning
- Optional: Dredge chicken lightly in Panko breadcrumbs for a crispy texture
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear chicken for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden
- Remove chicken and set aside while preparing the sauce
- Melt butter in the same skillet and sauté garlic and mushrooms for 3 minutes
- Add white wine and lemon juice, simmer until reduced by half
- Preheat oven to 375°F and arrange seared chicken in a baking dish
- Top each piece with a slice of prosciutto and provolone cheese
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until cheese is bubbly
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot with vegetables or pasta
- This recipe for chicken modiga is best served immediately, but leftovers reheat well
Notes
- You can skip breadcrumbs or use gluten-free alternatives to make this recipe fully gluten free
- Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio are great wine options for both cooking and pairing
- Mozzarella can replace provolone for a milder cheese option
- Use chicken thighs if you prefer dark meat instead of chicken breasts
- Serve with mashed potatoes, pasta, or asparagus for a complete meal
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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