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Chicken Scallopine with Sage and Fontina Cheese

By Courtney 25 Comments

Boy, do I have a dinner recipe for you guys tonight!

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And do you want to know the best part??

I didn’t lift a finger to prepare it.

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That’s right! Jay struck again with his off-the-charts cooking skills. I mean, I knew he could cook, but tonight was seriously impressive.

We sat down (in the living room, since we have yet to buy a new kitchen table…) to an amazing meal of Chicken Scallopine with Sage & Fontina Cheese,

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a side of whole wheat pasta with extra sauce from the chicken dish,

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and a side of fresh-steamed garlic green beans.

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Holy Cow DELICIOUS!! Surprised smile

Jay did a little searching online earlier and came across this recipe for the chicken dish. While the prep did involve some extra dishes, he admitted that there really wasn’t anything too difficult about it at all…so don’t let the long directions scare you away!

We both agree that this is a recipe we MUST share with you all, so here ya go!

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Chicken Scallopine with Sage and Fontina Cheese

Ingredients:

  • 6 chicken cutlets, pounded thin**
  • Salt & Pepper
  • 6 sage leaves
  • 3 ounces fresh grated fontina cheese
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, halved
  • 1/2 cup white wine (we had Pinot Grigio)
  • 1 (28oz) can whole San Marzano tomatoes
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

*Special equipment: toothpicks

**We had 2 medium-sized chicken breasts, which he pounded thin and then cut into 6 smaller strips…this left us with a lot of leftover sauce.

Directions:

Place the chicken cutlets on a clean work surface, narrow end facing you. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place one sage leaf crosswise on each of the pieces of chicken. Sprinkle each of the pieces of chicken with 1/2 ounce (about 2 tablespoons) of fontina cheese. Roll up the chicken and seal with one or two toothpicks.

Warm the olive oil and halved garlic clove in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat until the garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the chicken. Brown the chicken on all sides, about 3 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the pan and remove and discard the garlic. Add the wine and simmer for 2 minutes while scraping up the brown bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon.

Meanwhile, combine the tomatoes and red pepper flakes in a blender and blend until smooth. Add the tomato mixture to the reduced wine in the pan. Simmer for 5 minutes to let the flavors marry.

Return the chicken to the pan. Simmer the chicken in the tomato sauce for 10 minutes. Turn the chicken over and simmer until cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes.

Remove the chicken from the pan. Season the tomato sauce with salt and pepper. Spoon the tomato sauce onto serving plates or a serving platter. Slice the chicken into 1-inch rounds. Remove the toothpicks. Place the chicken over the sauce and serve immediately. ENJOY! Smile

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Ahhh, I’m still swooning over how good this was!

I will warn you though…as you probably know, I’m sort of a wimp when it comes to spicy foods. And despite having only 1/2 a teaspoon of red pepper flakes, this dish still packed a good amount of heat. Towards the end of the meal, my mouth was on FIRE!

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But in a totally good way, of course. Winking smile

Now that dinner is done, I think I’m ready to snuggle on the couch and catch up on some good ‘ol How I Met Your Mother and a little piece of leftover Birthday Cake.

Life is GOOD. Open-mouthed smile

And in other news…remember this old kitchen??

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Well, be on the lookout for the Big Reveal of the new digs…it’s slated to come up verrrrry soon! Smile

Can you believe tomorrow is already going to be February?!? Man, how time flies!

Question for the Evening:

What are you looking forward to this February??

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January 31, 2011 Filed Under: Dinner, Recipes Tagged With: birthday cake, Chicken Scallopine with Sage and Fontina Cheese, dinner recipe, new kitchen reveal

About Courtney

I'm a working mom of two beautiful little boys, Lucas and Alex, and I began writing Sweet Tooth, Sweet Life in April 2010. I enjoy chronicling my love of food (healthy and indulgent!), baking, motherhood, fitness, fashion, and everything in between!

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Comments

  1. Jess@atasteofconfidence says

    January 31, 2011 at 8:22 pm

    that cake looks awesome! i'm looking forward to valentines day:)
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  2. Blog is the New Black says

    January 31, 2011 at 8:22 pm

    Go Jay! Can't wait to try that meal!
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  3. chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says

    January 31, 2011 at 8:24 pm

    What a man!!
    Reply
  4. Grace says

    January 31, 2011 at 8:27 pm

    Uhm, how did you train him so well? Teach me your ways! I can at least get my boyfriend to buy me dinner=) I'm looking forward to eating desert again since I gave t up for Jan. and two races, a marathon relay In Jacksonville and half at Disney!
    Reply
  5. Courtney @ The Granola Chronicles says

    January 31, 2011 at 8:27 pm

    Nice! Props to Jay again! Sorry I missed your birthday - I was in San Diego all weekend - so...HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY! :)
    Reply
  6. Erica says

    January 31, 2011 at 8:33 pm

    i wish i could come home to find a great homecooked meal by my man. i can dream. hahahaha. i'm looking forward to....my puppy turning 1!
    Reply
  7. Laura says

    January 31, 2011 at 8:33 pm

    I can't wait for Valentine's candy! I love those little conversation hearts! And...the fact that March/Spring is that much closer!
    Reply
  8. Kristen @ That Hoosier Girl says

    January 31, 2011 at 8:51 pm

    Dinner looks delicious - and it always tastes better when you don't have to make it :) Everytime you post your cake, I want to reach into the screen and cut off a slice for myself!
    Reply
  9. Danielle says

    January 31, 2011 at 9:05 pm

    I am looking forward to my.... BIRTHDAY WEEK!!!!!!!!! :)
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    • fsugirl! says

      January 31, 2011 at 10:08 pm

      Happy Birthday!! :D
      Reply
  10. Stephanie @cookinfanatic says

    January 31, 2011 at 9:10 pm

    What a great dinner your hubby made, yum!! I am SO EXCITED for February because I finally get to announce some pretty exciting news that I've been waiting to tell - 2 more weeks from today!
    Reply
  11. Karen says

    January 31, 2011 at 9:20 pm

    Dinner looks delicious!! Can't wait for the big kitchen reveal!!
    Reply
  12. Katy (The Singing Runner) says

    January 31, 2011 at 9:37 pm

    I REALLY need a guy like Jay. ;) My goodness!
    Reply
  13. vvvv says

    February 1, 2011 at 4:03 am

    so look delious! i want eat
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  14. CaSaundra says

    February 1, 2011 at 9:44 am

    Wow your hubby is on a roll in the kitchen--I like it!! Looks like Italian food at its finest. Funny thing, I just did a post on Italian food...yum!! :-)
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  15. Eftychia says

    February 1, 2011 at 10:05 am

    Hello, what a meal!!! But I really liked your cake. Thanks for sharing!
    Reply
  16. Leanne (For Health's Sake) says

    February 1, 2011 at 10:29 am

    February to me means that me & my fiance are 1 month closer to getting married! Yipeeee!
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    • fsugirl! says

      February 1, 2011 at 5:05 pm

      congratulations!!!!!! :D
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    • Courtney says

      February 1, 2011 at 6:45 pm

      So exciting!!! :)
      Reply
  17. Carrie (Moves 'N Munchies) says

    February 1, 2011 at 1:29 pm

    delicious!! may i DIG INTO THAT CAKE>> MY GOLY!
    Reply
  18. Whitney says

    February 1, 2011 at 1:54 pm

    I'm looking forward to celebrating my anniversary of 8 years with my fiance(getting married in June). Instead of buying gifts we opt for a super swanky dinner! Can't wait! :)
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  19. Simply Life says

    February 1, 2011 at 4:24 pm

    Oh wow, this looks great! I'm looking (hoping) for fewer snow storms!
    Reply
  20. Nat says

    February 2, 2011 at 9:20 am

    Can't wait to see your final kitchen! I'm sure you've ben looking forward to the big reveal! :)
    Reply
  21. Gladys Nelson says

    December 9, 2011 at 2:59 pm

    Thanks for sharing! I’m looking (hoping) for fewer snow storms! Nice!
    Reply

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