Low on dinner inspiration? These flavor-packed Italian-American chicken recipes will satisfy

When people think about Italian-American chicken recipes, their mind probably wanders to dishes like luscious chicken marsala or chicken piccata dotted with briny capers and lemon. They may also think of chicken parmesan, which Salon's Michael La Corte aptly described as "the apex and confluence of weeknight meal, red sauce joint staple and comfort food." *** Recipe: Base Chicken Ingredients 1.5 pounds chicken breasts, thinly sliced or pounded Kosher salt to taste Freshly ground black pepper to taste Enough AP flour to thoroughly coat the chicken 1 1/2 teaspoons of onion powder 1 1/2 teaspoons of garlic powder 2 to 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 to 3 tablespoons unsalted butter Directions 1. *** Recipe: Pollo alla Saltimbocca Ingredients 2 to 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 5 to 6 sage leaves 4 to 5 pieces prosciutto di parma 1 cup shredded mozzarella 1 to 2 lemons, juiced ½ cup white wine ¾ cup chicken stock Handful of chopped flat-leaf parsley Directions 1. Sprinkle with chopped parsley *** Recipe: Pollo alla Francese Ingredients 2 to 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 3/4 cup white wine 1 cup chicken stock 4 lemons, juiced and zested Handful of freshly chopped parsley Directions 1.