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Bird's-eye view of spaghetti topped with chicken scallopini and brown gravy with tomato sauce, garnished with onion and garlic.

Chicken Scallopini with Pasta

Tender chicken in a rich brown gravy with tomato and wine, served over spaghetti. A hearty Italian-inspired skillet dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian-American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 620 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 packet Brown Gravy Mix .87 oz.
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 8 oz. tomato sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 small boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon salted butter
  • 1 small yellow onion sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup dry white wine (or chicken broth)
  • 3/4 lb. thin spaghetti
  • 1/4 cup reserved pasta water optional

Instructions
 

  • Prepare Gravy Mixture:

    In a large spouted measuring cup, whisk the gravy mix with 1 cup cold water until smooth. Stir in the tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, parsley, mustard powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Reserve.

  • Season and Coat Chicken:

    Dice the chicken into uniform cubes; season with salt and pepper. Dust with flour and toss to coat evenly.

  • Sear Chicken:

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear for 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook the other sides until fully cooked, about 3 more minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.

  • Deglaze Skillet:

    Turn off the heat. Pour in 1/4 cup of the wine, then return heat to medium. Using a silicone spatula, deglaze the skillet by scraping up browned bits from the bottom and sides.

  • Caramelize Onions:

    Add butter and sliced onion. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until very soft and nearly caramelized, about 20 minutes.

  • Add Garlic:

    Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.

  • Reduce Wine:

    Pour in the remaining wine; let it simmer and reduce for 5 minutes.

  • Simmer Sauce with Chicken:

    Add the gravy mixture to the skillet. Bring to a boil and let thicken for 30 seconds, then reduce to a simmer. Return the chicken to the skillet.

  • Cook Spaghetti:

    Partially cover the skillet while you bring a pot of water to a boil for the spaghetti. Once boiling, salt the water (about 1/4 tablespoon). Cook spaghetti until al dente, then drain, reserving some pasta water if desired.

  • Toss Spaghetti with Sauce:

    Add the cooked spaghetti to the sauce and toss to coat. Garnish with parsley and serve with Garlic Bread with Cheese.
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