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Chicken Lombardy recipe with golden seared chicken topped with melted cheese and sautéed mushrooms, served with broccoli.
Linda

Chicken Lombardy

Tender chicken cutlets in a silky Marsala-mushroom sauce blanketed with melted mozzarella and Parmesan - restaurant comfort food made simple at home.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 485

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs chicken breasts boneless, skinless, pounded to 1/2-inch thick
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour for dredging
  • 1 tsp salt divided
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground, divided
  • 3 tbsp olive oil plus more if needed
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter divided
For the Sauce
  • 8 oz cremini mushrooms sliced 1/4-inch thick
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.75 cup dry Marsala wine not sweet
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth low sodium
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves only, or 1/2 tsp dried
For Topping
  • 6 oz mozzarella cheese shredded, low moisture
  • 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese finely grated
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large oven-safe skillet
  • Meat Mallet or Rolling Pin
  • Instant-Read Thermometer

Method
 

Prep
  1. Place chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound to an even 1/2-inch thickness with a meat mallet. Cut into 4 equal portions. Mix flour with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a shallow dish. Dredge chicken in flour mixture, shaking off excess.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken in a single layer (work in batches if needed) and cook until golden brown, 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate; do not wipe the pan.
  3. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the skillet. Add mushrooms and cook undisturbed for 2 minutes to develop color, then stir and continue cooking until browned and their moisture has evaporated, about 6 minutes total. Season with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  4. Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter and garlic to the mushrooms; cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Pour in Marsala, scraping up any browned bits from the pan bottom. Simmer until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. Add broth and thyme, then simmer 2 minutes more until slightly thickened.
  5. Return chicken and any accumulated juices to the skillet, nestling into the sauce. Top each piece with mozzarella, then sprinkle Parmesan over all. Transfer to a 400F oven and bake until cheese is melted and bubbling, 10-12 minutes. Rest 3 minutes before serving.
  6. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve directly from the skillet with crusty bread or buttered egg noodles to catch every drop of sauce.

Notes

Pound chicken evenly so it cooks at the same rate - uneven thickness leads to dry edges and raw centers. Use dry Marsala, not sweet; the sweet version makes the sauce cloying. The dish holds well for 30 minutes covered on the stovetop if you need to time it with sides.