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Creamy chicken modiga with prosciutto, mushrooms, and sun-dried tomatoes over bow-tie pasta
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Foolproof Chicken Modiga Recipe

Chicken modiga is a creamy Italian-American restaurant favorite — seared chicken, crisp prosciutto, mushrooms, and sun-dried tomatoes in a silky parmesan cream sauce over bow-tie pasta.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 640kcal

Ingredients

For the chicken:

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter, divided

For the sauce and pasta:

  • 6 thin slices prosciutto
  • 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 shallot, diced
  • 3 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/3 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 11/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 12 oz farfalle (bow-tie) pasta
  • Fresh basil leaves, torn, for serving

Instructions

  • Pound each chicken breast between plastic wrap to an even ½-inch thickness. Season both sides with salt and pepper, then dredge lightly in flour.
  • Heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken 4–5 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through to 165°F. Remove and tent loosely with foil.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the farfalle 1 minute less than the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, cook the prosciutto 1–2 minutes per side until crisp. Remove and roughly chop once cool.
  • Add the remaining tablespoon of butter to the skillet. Sauté the mushrooms 5–6 minutes until browned. Add the shallot and garlic and cook 1 more minute.
  • Pour in the white wine and simmer 2 minutes, scraping the pan bottom. Add the chicken broth and sun-dried tomatoes, then stir in the heavy cream.
  • Simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce coats the back of a spoon and holds a clean line for a couple of seconds.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the parmesan until smooth. Slice the chicken and return it to the pan with the chopped prosciutto.
  • Add the drained pasta and toss over low heat for 1–2 minutes, until coated and the pasta finishes cooking.
  • Serve immediately, topped with extra parmesan and torn basil.

Notes

  • Grate the parmesan fresh from a block — pre-shredded cheese makes the sauce grainy instead of smooth.
  • Leftovers keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat gently with a splash of cream or broth to loosen the sauce.
  • For a gluten-free version, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend for dredging and a gluten-free pasta — the sauce itself contains no flour.
  • This dish does not freeze well once fully assembled; freeze the sauce and chicken separately from the pasta if making ahead.## More Recipes You'll Love