Chicken Scallopine with Saffron Cream Sauce

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: Cooking Outside the Box

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RECIPE
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Cook Time:
20 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 to 6 servings

Times:

Prep: 5 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 20 min
Total:: 25 min

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound chicken cutlets (scallopine)
2 shallots, sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup white wine
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
1/2 cup heavy cream
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Directions

Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Season the chicken

cutlets with salt and pepper. Cook the chicken until golden and cooked

through, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to serving

plate and tent with foil to keep warm. Turn the heat to medium, add the

shallot and the garlic and cook until tender, about 2 minutes.

Deglaze the pan with the white wine. Using a wooden spoon, scrape all the brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Cook until the wine is almost evaporated.

Add the chicken broth and saffron threads, bring to a simmer and reduce for 10 minutes. Add the cream, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and simmer for 1 minute to blend the flavors. Pour the sauce over the chicken.

Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.

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recipe Chicken Scallopine with Saffron Cream Sauce
Summer Powder SPrings, GA 11-20-2009
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DELISH!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have made this several times, it is really easy to make and has such an amazing flavor. Its one of my favorite chicken... recipes. I prepare it with Arborio Rice which soaks up the sauce. Yummy! Thanks Giada! Read more
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ROXANNE Cordova, TN 10-28-2009
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Need HELP!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have an electric stove.... Does that affect how well the cream sauce will reduce? I have had trouble in the past... with reducing sauces and was wondering if anyone can verify this is the problem and how to fix it. THANKS!Read more
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Lindsey Walla Walla, WA 10-12-2009
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Odd Flavor, Will Not Be Making Again
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

I was initially excited to try a new chicken recipe. The preparation was relatively simple and not time consuming. After... reading the other reviews, I added less wine (approximately 1/3 cup) and let the chicken broth simmer until it was reduced by half (about 12 minutes). Other than that I prepared and cooked the entire recipe as directed and it still did NOT taste good. The saffron cream sauce had an odd taste that was not satisfying to the palate. I will not be making this dish again, which is somewhat disappointing since I enjoy the majority of Giada De Laurentiis recipes.Read more
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Joshua Miami, FL 10-10-2009
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great flavor
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Easy to make, phenomenal flavor!!! Not a drop of sauce goes to waste, as the family likes to dip their garlic bread in it... until it is gone! One thing, in order to get a nice thick sauce, you must reduce both the white wine and broth. Also, I have substituted oregano for the parsley which I thinks adds a nice touch. JoshuaRead more
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Howard New York, NY 10-05-2009
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Very easy and delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this one night for me and my wife and we both loved it. I made some rice with peas and topped it with the chicken and... spooned the sauce over it. It was a good presentation and more importantly tasted great. Read more
recipe Chicken Scallopine with Saffron Cream Sauce
Brianne Queen Creek , AZ 09-12-2009
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One of my top favorite dinners!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have made this so many times. It is now one of my quick fall back chicken recipes! It is so good and easy to make! I... was a little price shocked when I saw the price for the saffron and how little came in the bottle, but you use a little amount of the threads in this recipe I?m still on the first bottle with a lot left. I love the sauce and it being thin is okay by me. I don?t need everything to be a gravy consistency! I side this with cheddar cheese mashed potatoes and spoon the sauce over them?very good! My husband loves when I make this too! Read more