Chicken Scallopini with Lemon Cream Sauce
Courtesy of Classico® Pasta Sauce 6 Servings • 15 Min. Prep Time • 15 Min. Cook Time| Ingredients |
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| 1 jar (15 oz.) Classico® Light Creamy Alfredo Pasta Sauce |
| 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, about 4 oz. each |
| 1/3 c. flour |
| 2 Tbsp. olive oil |
| 2 Tbsp. fresh squeezed lemon juice |
| 1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg |
Directions:
1. Pound each chicken breast with a mallet to about 1/4" even thickness. Season with salt and pepper if desired. Lightly dredge in flour, shaking off the excess.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown chicken for 2 to 3 min. on each side, or until cooked through. Remove from skillet and keep warm.
3. In the same skillet over medium heat, stir in Pasta Sauce and juice, and cook for 5 to 7 min., or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Stir in nutmeg, and serve warm with chicken breasts. Garnish with sliced fresh basil and lemon zest if desired.
TIP: To pound chicken, place meat between two pieces of plastic wrap. Starting in the center, pound meat with a mallet to an even thickness.
TIP: If desired, substitute Classico® Light Creamy Alfredo Pasta Sauce with Classico® Roasted Garlic Alfredo Pasta Sauce.
