Description
Golden-brown chicken cutlets seared quickly in olive oil, infused with Italian herbs and garlic. Includes complete cooking instructions and detailed nutritional breakdown.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (divided)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Step 1: Slice chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create thinner cutlets. Season both sides of the chicken cutlets evenly with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Step 2: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken cutlets for 4-5 minutes per side, until fully cooked through and golden brown. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Step 3: Reduce heat to medium. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Step 4: Add the heavy cream to the skillet and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Stir continuously, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly, about 3 minutes.
- Step 5: Reduce the heat to low, then stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and the cheese is fully melted. Return the cooked chicken cutlets to the pan and spoon the creamy sauce over them. Simmer for 1-2 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Keep leftovers chilled in an airtight container for up to 3 days, noting that freezing this dairy-rich dish is not recommended as the sauce texture may break.
- When reheating on the stovetop, use gentle, low heat and stir in 1-2 tablespoons of chicken broth or extra heavy cream to restore the sauce's creamy consistency.
- Serve this comforting chicken alongside buttered noodles, creamy polenta, or a simple side of roasted asparagus to balance the richness of the garlic Parmesan sauce.
- To build the best depth of flavor, ensure you scrape up all the delicious browned bits (fond) from the bottom of the pan when you introduce the chicken broth in Step 3.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 588
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0.3g
- Protein: 3g