Copycat Capo's Chicken Diablo

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serves/makes:

ready in:
30-60 minutes

8 reviews
2 comments

ingredients

2 teaspoons oil
OR
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup sliced mushrooms
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
4 boneless chicken breasts, pounded flat
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley

directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a small skillet, add the oil (or butter). Saute mushrooms until softened and set aside to cool. In a bowl, combine cream cheese, thyme, garlic salt (or, garlic powder or Garlic Magic) and oregano. Add mushrooms and stir to combine. Pound out each chicken breast until flat. Spread with equal parts of the filling and place seam-side down in a baking pan. In another bowl, mix the sugar, pecans, mustard and parsley. Spread mixture on top of the chicken. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.

Recipe Source: Capo's Restaurant of Atlanta - Now closed.

cook's notes

The chicken is wrapped around a savory creamy filling and sprinkled with a sweet and crunchy topping. Serve with fettuccine Alfredo.

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ssmnita

nutrition data

470 calories, 29 grams fat, 19 grams carbohydrates, 33 grams protein per serving. This recipe is low in carbs.

reviews & comments

Renee REVIEW:
April 17, 2019

So great! The flavors are amazing. I never had the dish, but my husband raved about it for years. I was glad to recreate it for him. His one feedback - he remembers the dish being prepared wholly in a skillet, no oven. Next time Iâll use a toothpick to secure the chicken breasts, then brown and cook in a skillet, and toss in some of the topping at the last minute. Served with fettuccini alfredo, of course.
Guest Foodie REVIEW:
January 22, 2019

I lived in Virginia Highlands in the mid 80s and this was my favorite dish at Capo's. Now I live in southern California and can make it in my own kitchen. I put toasted pecans in the filling, also. Now if I can find a clone of Jagger's Pizza!
MW Smith REVIEW:
July 3, 2013

Served it with fettucini alfredo as recommended. Great recipe! Unique flavor.
Bev REVIEW:
November 21, 2011

This was absolutely wonderful. This is so good. It is savory and sweet. chicken recipes all become very boring versions of the same thing. That is not the case here. It was delicious, different, and pretty easy. I plan to make this often.
shananddon REVIEW:
May 13, 2009

This dish was easy to prepare, easy to follow. Very tasty. Except to much Thyme. Mabye it's just our taste. I will prepare this dish again it was great, with less thyme.
Heather March 3, 2009

We were very disappointed in this recipe. I won't make it again.
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Guest Foodie October 4, 2008

Thank You for posting this recipe; my husband and I used to eat this dish at Capo's when we were dating and we have talked often about how we regret that the restaurant is closed & we can't get this fabulous dish. Now we'll try it at home!
Yvonne REVIEW:
September 9, 2007

This recipe is wonderful. I use a bit of nutmeg rather than garlic and oregano in the filing because I think it goes better with the topping. A great company recipe that can be made early in the day and popped into the oven. Great with a pasta side.
gaumejones REVIEW:
July 8, 2006

My family really loved this recipe which was great since we never all like the same thing!
RoneLeah REVIEW:
May 25, 2003

This was totally AWESOME!!!! Recipe was perfect. Everyone i made this fore absolutely loved it. Thank you so much.

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