Description
Chicken Modiga serves rich comfort with crispy chicken and creamy sauce. This St. Louis favorite never lasts long at dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 6-ounce boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons prosciutto, diced
Dairy and Cheese:
- 8 ounces shredded provel cheese
- ½ cup 1 stick butter at room temperature
- ¼ cup butter, melted
Dry Ingredients and Liquids:
- 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups chicken stock
- ½ cup dry white wine
- ¾ cup sliced button mushrooms
- Juice from ½ a lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to a precise 375°F, ensuring the rack sits in the center position for even cooking.
- Gently pound each 6-ounce chicken breast between plastic wrap to create an even thickness, helping your chicken cook uniformly.
- Melt ¼ cup butter and carefully brush each chicken breast, then roll thoroughly in 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs until completely coated.
- Create a smooth sauce base by melting 3 tablespoons butter in a skillet, whisking 3 tablespoons flour until a golden roux develops.
- Gradually pour 1 ½ cups chicken stock, ½ cup white wine, and fresh lemon juice into the roux, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens to a silky consistency.
- Transfer the breaded chicken into a ceramic baking dish, then generously pour the prepared sauce over each piece.
- Sprinkle ¾ cup sliced button mushrooms and 2 tablespoons diced prosciutto across the chicken, then completely cover with 8 ounces shredded provel cheese.
- Slide the dish into the preheated 375°F oven and bake uncovered for 22 minutes, watching for a golden brown and bubbling surface.
- Remove from the oven and allow the chicken to rest for 4-5 minutes, letting the cheese settle and flavors meld before serving.
Notes
- Flatten chicken breasts evenly to ensure consistent cooking and tender meat.
- Use fresh breadcrumbs for a crispier coating that adheres better to the chicken.
- Create a smooth sauce by whisking the roux continuously and adding liquid gradually to prevent lumps.
- Swap Provel cheese with mozzarella or Swiss if unavailable, maintaining the creamy melted texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 to 4
- Calories: 527 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg