Chicken Modiga Recipe
Golden, crispy chicken bakes under a buttery white wine sauce, topped with mushrooms, prosciutto, and melty Provel cheese—Chicken Modiga is cozy, flavorful, and ready in under an hour.
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Calories: 800kcal
Servings: 4
Equipment
- Cutting board & knife
- Meat mallet (for flattening chicken)
- Shallow dish (for breading)
- Skillet or sauté pan
- Oven-safe baking dish
Ingredients
- ½ cup 1 stick butter at room temperature
- 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 6 ounce boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ¼ cup butter melted
- 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 ½ cups chicken stock
- ½ cup dry white wine
- Juice from ½ a lemon
- ¾ cup sliced button mushrooms
- 2 Tbsp prosciutto diced
- 8 ounces shredded provel cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Flatten chicken breasts slightly and coat with melted butter, then dredge in Italian breadcrumbs.
- In a skillet, melt butter and whisk in flour to make a roux.
- Slowly stir in chicken stock, white wine, and lemon juice. Simmer until thickened.
- In a baking dish, place breaded chicken, pour sauce over it.
- Top with sliced mushrooms, prosciutto, and shredded Provel cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 800kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 28g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 200mg | Sodium: 1281mg | Potassium: 752mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1399IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 492mg | Iron: 3mg