If you like chicken Marsala, you’ll love cheese-topped chicken Lombardy.
It’ll finish cooking in the oven.
A mixture of Fontina (or mozzarella) and Parmesan creates the gooey finish.
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Learn how to make chicken Lombardy, a fantastic way to give a basic chicken dinner an upgrade.
), halved lengthwise
1/4tsp.black pepper
1tsp.kosher salt, divided
1/2cup(about 2 1/8 oz.)
all-purpose flour
1/2cup(4 oz.)
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Sprinkle evenly with pepper and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt.
Reserve 2 tablespoons of the flour, and set aside.
Cook chicken:
Heat 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium.
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Transfer chicken to a 13- x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray, overlapping chicken if needed.
Repeat procedure with remaining butter and chicken, adding 1 tablespoon butter to skillet before cooking each batch.
Reserve drippings in skillet.
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Sprinkle mushroom mixture evenly over chicken.
Simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly reduced, about 8 minutes.
Spoon about 1/3 of Marsala mixture (about 1/4 cup) over chicken.
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Add cheeses to chicken:
Combine cheeses in a small bowl, and sprinkle over chicken.
Bake in preheated oven until chicken is cooked through and cheese is melted, about 6 minutes.
Finish cooking sauce:
Meanwhile, bring remaining Marsala mixture to a simmer over medium.
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Combine remaining 3 tablespoons butter and reserved 2 tablespoons flour in a small bowl until a paste forms.
Add paste to Marsala sauce, and whisk until combined and thickened, about 2 minutes.
Sprinkle chicken with parsley, and serve with Marsala sauce.
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What Is Chicken Lombardy?
Chicken Lombardy is an Italian-American dish that’s similar to other classic chicken dishesparticularly chicken Marsala.
Store the sauce separately if possible.
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Reheat the chicken in a skillet or covered in a preheated 350F oven until the internal temperature reaches 165F.
Take your time and read through the instructions before starting for best results.
This dish is best served hot, right after cooking, for the best texture.
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