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Copycat carrabba’s pollo rosa maria
Anna Warden

Copycat carrabba’s pollo rosa maria

Ever caught yourself daydreaming about that lip-smacking meal you had at Carrabba’s? Me too, and top of that list is often Carrabba’s Pollo Rosa Maria.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 644
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup clarified butter
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, butterflied
  • 1/2 cup Fontina cheese shredded
  • 4 slices of cured prosciutto
  • 8 ounces of cremini mushrooms sliced
  • 1/2 sweet onion finely diced
  • 3 cloves of garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • A pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves chopped
  • Juice of 1 lemon

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Toothpicks

Method
 

Step 1: Preparing the Chicken
  1. Butterfly the chicken breasts to create a pocket for the stuffing. Place a slice of prosciutto and a handful of Fontina cheese into each pocket. Secure with toothpicks.
Step 2: Sautéing
  1. In a large skillet, heat the clarified butter over medium-high heat. Sauté the stuffed chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides, around 5-7 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
Step 3: Making the Sauce Base
  1. Using the same skillet, add the unsalted butter, cremini mushrooms, diced onion, and minced garlic. Cook until the mushrooms and onions are tender.
Step 4: Adding Flavor
  1. Once your veggies are ready, pour in the dry white wine. Let it reduce by half, then mix in the Dijon mustard and chopped thyme. Stir well.
Step 5: Bringing It All Together
  1. Add the chicken back into the skillet, cover, and let it cook for another 15 minutes until the chicken is thoroughly cooked. Stir in the lemon juice and fresh basil just before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 644kcal

Notes

  • Quality Ingredients: Use fresh, high-quality ingredients; they make all the difference.
  • Clarified Butter: This helps to prevent burning and adds a bit of a richer flavor.
  • Even Cooking: Make sure the chicken breasts are even in thickness for uniform cooking.
  • Resting Time: Allow the chicken to rest a bit after cooking to retain its juices.
  • Cheese Choices: If you can’t find Fontina, Gouda or Havarti work wonders, too.

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