Ingredients
– 3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced lengthwise into thin cutlets
– ½ teaspoon salt
– ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
– 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 cup chicken stock
– 1 cup heavy cream
– ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
– 1 teaspoon chili flakes
– ¼ teaspoon oregano
– ¼ teaspoon thyme
– ⅓ cup chopped sundried tomatoes
– 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
1-Season the chicken: Season the chicken with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, then dredge in 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour and shake off any excess.
2-Heat the oil and butter: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
3-Brown the chicken: Brown the chicken cutlets for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through; set aside and cover to keep warm.
4-Sauté garlic and deglaze: Sauté 3 cloves minced garlic in the same skillet until fragrant, then add 1 cup chicken stock and scrape the pan to deglaze.
5-Simmer the sauce: Lower the heat, add 1 cup heavy cream and ½ cup grated parmesan cheese, and let the mixture simmer for a few minutes.
6-Season the sauce: Season the sauce with 1 teaspoon chili flakes, ¼ teaspoon thyme, ¼ teaspoon oregano, and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
7-Add sundried tomatoes and chicken: Stir in ⅓ cup chopped sundried tomatoes, then return the chicken to the skillet; simmer until the sauce thickens.
8-Garnish and serve: Garnish with 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves and serve warm over pasta, rice, or a preferred side.
Last Step:
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🍴 Use chicken cutlets available at stores or slice chicken breasts horizontally into thin cutlets about ¼ inch thick.
🍅 Add a splash of oil from the sundried tomatoes when sautéing garlic for extra flavor.
🥄 Avoid using single or light cream, as it will not thicken the sauce properly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing, Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-containing (due to flour)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast cutlet with sauce
- Calories: 447 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 601 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 147 mg
