Chicken Pinocchio Recipes

CREAMY CHICKEN AND GNOCCHI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook gnocchi according to package instructions; drain well. Season chicken with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, add chicken to the skillet in a single layer and cook until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 4-5 minutes per side; set aside. Melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter. Add shallot, and cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 3-5 minutes. Stir in garlic and thyme until fragrant, about 1 minute. Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and wine, and cook, whisking constantly, until slightly thickened, about 3-5 minutes. Stir in half and half until thickened, about 1-2 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in gnocchi and kale until the kale has wilted, about 1-2 minutes. Return chicken to the skillet; sprinkle with Parmesan. Place into oven and bake until bubbly, about 10-12 minutes. Serve immediately.

CREAMY LEMON CHICKEN ASPARAGUS PASTA

Steps:

• Place the chicken breasts in between to sheets of parchment paper or plastic and flatten out to approximately 1cm/half inch with a rolling pin or a meat mallet.
• Drizzle with two teaspoons of olive oil and season on both sides with the oregano, garlic, salt and pepper. Rub in the spices.
• Heat a large pan over high heat. Add the chicken and allow to cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown on both sides and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
• To make the sauce, add the olive oil and garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds. Pour in the cream and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer.
• Add the asparagus to the sauce and allow to cook for 5 minutes.
• Add the Parmesan and season to taste. Slice the chicken into strips then add back to the sauce.
• Toss with cooked pasta (and a splash of the pasta cooking water to loosen the sauce) and serve.

CHICKEN PINOCCHIO

Steps:

• Dust chicken breast(s) in flour, then dip in egg, followed by a coating of breadcrumbs.
• Pan fry lightly on medium/high heat with olive oil and butter for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
• Stir in garlic, shallots, brandy, spinach, mushrooms, heavy cream, salt and pepper; simmer to reduce for 5 minutes.
• Add gorgonzola, then turn off heat.
• Place chicken breast(s) in heat-resistant dish and pour sauce over the chicken.
• Top with fontina or mozzarella and bake at 350 degrees for 6-8 minutes, or until cheese is melted and golden.
• Serve with steamed asparagus.