Indulge in a culinary journey with Giada's delectable Chicken Scaloppine with Saffron Cream Sauce, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This classic Italian dish features tender chicken scaloppine sautéed to perfection, enveloped in a luscious saffron cream sauce that is rich, aromatic, and incredibly flavorful. Served over a bed of angel hair pasta, this dish is a delightful combination of textures and tastes that will leave you craving for more.
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CHICKEN SCALLOPINE WITH SAFFRON CREAM SAUCE
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Season the chicken
- cutlets with salt and pepper. Cook the chicken until golden and cooked
- through, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to serving
- plate and tent with foil to keep warm. Turn the heat to medium, add the
- shallot and the garlic and cook until tender, about 2 minutes.
- Deglaze the pan with the white wine. Using a wooden spoon, scrape all the brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Cook until the wine is almost evaporated.
- Add the chicken broth and saffron threads, bring to a simmer and reduce for 10 minutes. Add the cream, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and simmer for 1 minute to blend the flavors. Pour the sauce over the chicken.
- Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.
VEAL SCALOPPINI WITH SAFFRON CREAM SAUCE
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Sprinkle the veal with salt and pepper. Melt 1/2 tablespoon of butter with 2 teaspoons of oil in a heavy large frying pan over high heat. Working in batches if necessary, add the veal and saute until just cooked through and golden, about 45 to 60 seconds per side. Transfer the veal to a platter and tent with foil to keep it warm. Repeat with the remaining veal, adding more butter and oil to the pan as necessary.
- Melt 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of oil in the same pan over high heat. Add the mushrooms and shallots. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and saute until the mushrooms are golden brown, about 8 minutes. Add the wine, broth and saffron, and simmer until the liquid is reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Add the cream and boil until the sauce thickens slightly, stirring often, about 4 minutes. Add the peas and return the sauce to a simmer. Season the sauce, to taste, with salt and pepper.
- Pour the sauce over the veal and serve with lemon wedges.
CHICKEN SCALOPPINE
Steps:
- Pound the 4 pieces of chicken between sheets of plastic wrap to flatten them, about 1/4-inch thick. Sprinkle with poultry seasoning and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Coat the chicken with the flour, shaking off any excess.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the oil and butter. Mix together and when the butter has melted add the chicken, working in batches, until they are golden brown, about 4 to 6 minutes per side. Remove the chicken, to a serving platter, cover and keep warm. Add the chicken broth to the pan and cook it over high heat until it reduces by half and thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice, parsley and basil. Taste, and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, if needed. Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken serve with the Roasted Garlic and Mushroom Risotto.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Slice the top off the head of garlic. Put it on a large square of aluminum foil and drizzle 1 teaspoon of the extra-virgin olive oil over the exposed cloves. Wrap the foil around and over the garlic. Roast until it is soft, about 50 minutes to 1 hour. Remove from the oven and let cool.
- Pour the 2 cans of broth into a saucepan, over low heat, and add 3 cans of water. Bring to a simmer.
- In a large, heavy bottomed skillet, heat the remaining olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and saute for 3 minutes. Add the mushrooms, season with salt and pepper, to taste, and cook until the mushrooms release their juices, about 5 minutes. Add the rice and cook for 1 minute to toast.
- Add 2 ladles full of hot broth to the pan and gently stir the rice. Cook until most of the liquid has been absorbed. Adjust the heat so that the pan is just gently bubbling. Continue adding broth and stirring until all the broth is used and the rice is cooked but not mushy, about 20 to 25 minutes. Once the rice has absorbed all the liquid and is nice and creamy, stir in the butter, Parmesan and the garlic pulp. Cover and let rest for 2 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish and serve hot.
- Reserve 3 cups for another use.
VEAL OR CHICKEN SCALOPPINE WITH SAFFRON CREAM SAUCE
Courtesy of Giada on Everyday Italian. I haven't tried it but it was reviewed well with notes that the saffron makes the dish. I will use chicken breasts, sliced in half across the thickness and then pounded to form the scaloppini
Provided by Southern Lady
Categories Meat
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Sprinkle the meat with salt and pepper.
- Melt 1/2 T Butter and 2 tsp of oil in heavy frying pan over high heat.
- Working in batches, add meat and saute until just cooked through and golden, about 45-60 seconds per side.
- Transfer to a platter and tent with foil to keep warm. Repeat with more butter and oil as necessary.
- Melt 1 T butter and add 1 T oil in same pan over high heat. Add the mishrooms and shallots, sprinkle with salt and pepper and saute until mushrooms are golden brown, about 8 minutes.
- Add wine, broth and saffron and simmer until the liquid is reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
- Add cream and boil until the sauce thickens slightly, stirring often, about 4 minutes.
- Add peas and return the sauce to a simmer.
- Season sauce with salt & pepper to taste.
- Pour sauce over scaloppini and serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 527.2, Fat 38.6, SaturatedFat 19.1, Cholesterol 173.4, Sodium 530.4, Carbohydrate 13.4, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 3.2, Protein 26.9
CHICKEN SCALOPPINE WITH SAFFRON CREAM SAUCE
Steps:
- Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Season the chicken cutlets with salt and pepper. Cook the chicken until golden and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a serving plate and tent with foil to keep warm.
- Reduce the heat to medium, add the shallots and garlic, and cook until tender, about 2 minutes. Deglaze the pan with the white wine, using a wooden spoon to scrape all the brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Cook until the wine is almost evaporated. Add the chicken broth and saffron threads, bring to a simmer, and cook for 10 minutes, or until reduced by half. Add the cream, salt, and pepper to the skillet and stir to combine.
- Simmer for 1 minute to blend the flavors. Pour the sauce over the chicken. Sprinkle with the parsley if desired and serve immediately.
CHICKEN SCALOPPINE WITH SAFFRON CREAM SAUCE - GIADA
The saffron cream sauce makes this easy -to -make chicken scallopine dish very special. This dish is from Everyday Italian with Giada De Laurentis.
Provided by CarolAT
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Warm the olive oil in a large skillet, over high heat. Season the chicken cutlets with salt and pepper. Cook the chicken until golden and cooked through, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Transfer the chicken to serving plate and tent with foil to keep warm.
- Turn the heat to medium, add the shallots and the garlic and cook until tender, about 2 minutes.
- Deglaze the pan with the white wine. Using a wooden spoon,scrape all the brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Cook until the wine is almost evaporated.
- Add the chicken broth and saffron threads, bring to a simmer and reduce for 10 minutes. Add the cream, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and simmer for 1 minute to blend the flavors.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken. Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.2, Fat 21.3, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 113.4, Sodium 863.5, Carbohydrate 4.2, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.6, Protein 27
Tips:
- To ensure the chicken is evenly cooked, use a meat mallet to pound it to an even thickness before cooking.
- For a more flavorful sauce, use homemade chicken broth instead of water.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the chicken. This will prevent it from cooking evenly.
- To make sure the sauce is smooth and creamy, whisk it constantly while it's cooking.
- Serve the chicken scaloppine with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a side salad.
Conclusion:
Chicken scaloppine with saffron cream sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The tender chicken, creamy sauce, and flavorful saffron make this dish a surefire hit. With a few simple tips, you can make this dish at home that will impress your family and friends.
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