Chicken Pizzaiola with Smoked Scamorza Cheese
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
567 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Chicken Pizzaiola with Smoked Scamorza Cheese
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Delicious Chicken Pizzaiola (Pollo alla Pizzaiola) made with juicy chicken cutlets in a flavour-packed, rich tomato sauce and topped with melted smoked Scamorza cheese. Serve with crispy Italian roast potatoes and green beans for a comforting, easy and healthy dinner!
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Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts (skinless and boneless)
- ⅔ cup all-purpose flour for dusting (around 150g)
- 24 oz canned plum tomatoes (800g)
- ⅓ cup dry white wine (80ml)
- 2 tbsp capers
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 Small handful of fresh basil
- 7 oz smoked Scamorza cheese (200g) or use fresh mozzarella
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions
- Cut each chicken breast in half lengthwise and bash using a meat mallet or rolling pin until they are between ¼ inch and ½ inch thick.
- Sprinkle each chicken cutlet with a pinch of salt then dust in flour until lightly coated, shake off any excess.
- Add 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil to a large pan or skillet. Once hot fry the chicken on both sides until golden brown (you may need to do this in batches) then transfer to a clean plate. Cover the chicken with foil and set aside.
- Add the white wine to the same pan you cooked the chicken and scrape any brown bits with a wooden spoon. Simmer until the wine has reduced by half.
- Next, add the plum tomatoes, add 1-2 tbsp of water to the can and rinse out any leftover tomato, add it to the sauce. Crush the tomatoes using a potato masher or wooden spoon then let it simmer on a medium heat for 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes the sauce should have reduced. Add the capers, torn fresh basil and a good pinch of salt and pepper, stir.
- Add the chicken to the sauce and continue to simmer for another 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, pre-heat your broiler (grill UK).
- Cut the scamorza cheese into ¼ inch thick slices. Turn the heat off the chicken then lay slices of cheese over each cutlet.
- Put the pan under the broiler (grill) until the cheese is melted and golden, serve.
Notes
- Speed things up - if you're able to buy pre-sliced thin chicken cutlets then you can skip the step of cutting and bashing the chicken and go straight to dredging (dipping in flour).
- Good quality tomatoes are a must! - I can't stress enough how important it is to use good quality canned tomatoes. I really can make or break a recipe and it's the key to the best tasting sauce. Brands I trust and have easy access to in the UK and in Italy are Cirio and Mutti (they're also reasonably priced). I've heard a lot of good things about Cento tomatoes in US although have never tried them.
- Alternative to scamorza - If you can't find smoked scamorza cheese then you can use fresh mozzarella cut into slices. Dab it with kitchen paper to remove the excess moisture before using.
- Leftovers and freezing - leftovers will last up to 3 days in the fridge and can be reheated or you can freeze leftovers for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
567kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
62g
(124%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
184mg
(61%)
Sodium
982mg
(41%)
Potassium
1283mg
(37%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
650IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
335mg
(34%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 567 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 567kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 62g | 124% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 184mg | 61% |
| Sodium | 982mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 1283mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 650IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 335mg | 34% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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