Chicken Breast Ala Escarole Recipe

This one-pan Chicken Breast Ala Escarole recipe is a flavor explosion! Tender chicken breasts are pan-fried to perfection, then simmered with wilted escarole in a garlicky, parmesan-crusted sauce. A quick, easy, and unbelievably delicious weeknight dinner ready in under an hour!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 409 kcal
Protein 72g
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Ingredients for Chicken Breast Ala Escarole

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How to Make Chicken Breast Ala Escarole

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a shallow dish, combine breadcrumbs, minced garlic, and parmesan cheese.
  3. Lightly pound chicken breasts to an even thickness (about 1/2 inch).
  4. Dip each chicken breast in the beaten egg, then dredge in flour, ensuring it's fully coated.
  5. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes per side, until lightly golden.
  6. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet.
  7. Add half of the chopped escarole to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes until slightly wilted.
  8. Sprinkle half of the breadcrumb mixture over the escarole.
  9. Add the remaining escarole and top with the rest of the breadcrumb mixture.
  10. Return the chicken breasts to the skillet.
  11. Pour chicken broth evenly over the chicken and escarole.
  12. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
  13. Cover the skillet and transfer to the preheated oven. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the escarole is tender.
  14. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

27 g

Sugar

6g

Fat

20g

Carbs

7g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Chicken Breast Ala Escarole?

Chicken Breast Ala Escarole takes about 70 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 55 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Chicken Breast Ala Escarole?

Chicken Breast Ala Escarole has approximately 409 calories per serving, with about 72 g protein, 7 g carbohydrates and 29 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Chicken Breast Ala Escarole?

The key ingredients for Chicken Breast Ala Escarole are Italian Seasoned Breadcrumbs, Garlic, Parmesan Cheese, Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, Egg, Flour. See the full list with measurements above.

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