Chicken Romano is a classic Italian-American dish that features breaded chicken cutlets topped with a creamy Romano cheese sauce. This recipe is easy to make and packed with flavor. The chicken is breaded with a mixture of breadcrumbs, Romano cheese, and Italian spices, then pan-fried to crispy perfection. The sauce is made with Romano cheese, cream, butter, and garlic for a rich and indulgent topping. Serve this Chicken Romano with pasta or a side of vegetables for a satisfying and delicious meal.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup grated Romano cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
Directions
- In a shallow dish, combine the breadcrumbs, Romano cheese, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Place the beaten eggs in another shallow dish, and the flour in a third shallow dish.
- Dredge each chicken breast in the flour, dip into the beaten eggs, and then coat with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the breaded chicken breasts and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Let the sauce cook for 2-3 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
- Stir in the remaining Romano cheese until melted and smooth.
- Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top.
- Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until the chicken is heated through and the sauce is bubbly.
- Serve the Chicken Romano hot with pasta or a side of vegetables.
- Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Chicken Romano is believed to have originated in Italian-American restaurants in the United States.
Romano cheese is a type of hard cheese made from sheep's milk. It has a sharp and tangy flavor that adds richness to the sauce.
This dish can also be made with other types of cheese, such as Parmesan or Pecorino Romano.