Chicken Emil From Rich N Charlies

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 3/4 cup softened butter, divided
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 8 ounces each)
• 1/2 cup italian-seasoned dry breadcrumbs
• 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
• 3/4 cup thinly sliced mushroom (about 3 ounces)
• 1 cup broccoli floret (see note)
• 2 tablespoons chopped prosciutto (about 1 slice)
• 1 garlic clove, chopped
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes
• 1/2 lemon, juice of (about 2 tablespoons)
• 1/2 cup dry wine
• 2 cups shredded provolone cheese (8oz divided)

Recipe

• 1 1. preheat oven to 350 degrees. melt 1/4 cup butter; set aside.
• 2 2. in a bowl, combine the remaining 1/2 cup butter with flour, using the back of a fork or a pastry blender to mix until creamy.
• 3 3. rinse chicken and pat dry. cut each piece of chicken in half. coat chicken with bread crumbs, pressing firmly. drizzle coated chicken with melted butter; grill or broil for about 5 minutes per side or until fully cooked. keep chicken warm while you make the sauce.
• 4 4. in a large ovenproof skillet, bring stock to a boil; whisk in butter-flour mixture. bring to a boil and cook, stirring, until mixture thickens. reduce to a simmer. add mushrooms, broccoli, prosciutto, garlic, red pepper flakes, lemon juice and wine. simmer 5 minutes.
• 5 5. place cooked chicken pieces in sauce; sprinkle cheese on top of each chicken piece, dividing evenly. place in oven and bake just until cheese melts, 3 to 4 minutes.
• 6 6. lift chicken onto plates; use a slotted spoon to ladle vegetables over cheese. pour sauce over all; serve immediately.
• 7 note: if using fresh broccoli, cut florets and steam or microwave just until crisp-tender. if using frozen broccoli spears or florets, thaw and drain well.
• 8 tester's note: the sauce may be started about 30 minutes ahead. prepare as directed, but do not add mushrooms and broccoli. just before serving, add vegetables and simmer until hot, about 7 minutes.