If you’re anything like me, every good idea you’ve ever had in your life in regards to what people like to eat exists your brain the minute you realize company is coming for dinner. The next time this happens, remember that 1 pan Company Chicken exists and that it’s not only lick-your-plate-delicious (aka everyone’s going to LOVE IT) but it cooks in just 20 minutes. This luscious chicken dinner recipe is easy enough to make any night of the week, but so elegant and impressive that you’ll definitely want to serve it for dinner the next time company comes a-callin’. Like I said, I’ve got you covered!
Easy Mouthwatering Chicken Breast Recipe
Think of Company Chicken as kicked up Chicken Piccata. Sauted chicken breasts are drizzled with a luscious, savory pan sauce made from garlic, chopped prosciutto, chicken broth, butter, capers, and fresh lemon juice that’s soaked up by a bed of pasta, rice pilaf, or mashed potatoes served underneath. SO simple, yet a beautiful plate of food that you’ll still be thinking about days later. Pair with a good drink and even better company, and dinner’s done!
How to Make This Recipe
Start by sauteing chicken breasts that have been pounded to an even thickness and seasoned with homemade seasoned salt and pepper in a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil for 3-4 minutes a side, or until they’re cooked through. Remove the chicken to a plate then cover with foil to keep warm.
Turn the heat under the pan to medium then add another drizzle of extra virgin olive oil to the skillet and saute minced shallots until golden brown, about 1 minute. Add chopped prosciutto and saute until crisp, 3-4 minutes, then add minced garlic and saute for 30 more seconds.
Pour low-sodium chicken broth into the skillet then add butter and simmer until the sauce has reduced and thickened, 3-4 minutes. (This is about the time that you’ll be going absolutely nuts over the scent wafting from the skillet!)
Last step is to stir in capers and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice (start with a little – you can always add more) then stir to combine.
I like to plate the chicken over a bed of pasta, rice pilaf, or mashed potatoes which soak up all the delectable sauce, and serve roasted asparagus and a fresh salad alongside. I suppose it doesn’t really matter what you serve this chicken with, as the sauce totally steals the show. Easy, absolutely luscious, and as the name implies, totally company-worthy (or date night-worthy, or any day ending in -ay-worthy…you get it.) Enjoy!
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