Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
2-4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (1 1/2 pound total)
½ cup Italian Progresso bread crumbs
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pinch ground black pepper
3 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil Hojiblanca
1/2 cup chicken stock or dry white wine (such as a Sauvignon Blanc)
2 Tbsp lemon juice
1/4 cup brined capers
2 Tbsp fresh chopped parsley

 

PREPARATION
Place chicken between 2 large sheets of plastic wrap. Using a meat pounder or side of a heavy pottery plate, lightly pound chicken to 1/4-inch thickness. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Drizzle Hojiblanca olive oil onto both sides; place the breasts into a gallon bag with Progresso bread crumbs & shake until well coated. Pull each out & shake off excess.
Heat 1 tablespoon Hojiblanca olive oil in an electric skillet. Cook two filets until golden brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to platter.
Bring wine, lemon juice, capers and broth to boil in same skillet over medium-high heat to reduce. Pour sauce over Chicken. Creamy Rigatoni Pasta Sauce recipe coming soon….

TOMATO CREAM SAUCE:
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves pickled garlic, minced
1 medium onion, finely diced
1 can tomato sauce or marinara sauce
1oz. Espresso balsamic vinegar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds Rigatoni
1 cup heavy cream
Grated Parmesan or Romano, as needed
Chopped fresh basil, for serving

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and onions and saute for a minute or so. Pour in the tomato sauce, add balsamic, salt and pepper to taste and stir. Cook over low heat for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.

Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the cream. Add cheese to taste, then check the seasoning. Stir in the pasta and thin with a little pasta water if needed. Add the chopped basil and serve immediately.