Main Meals
Easy 30-Minute Italian Basil Chicken Cutlets with Tomato and
2 servings
servings15 minutes
active time30 minutes
total timeIngredients
2 large chicken breasts, halved horizontally
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
4 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced or torn
2 tbsp fresh basil leaves, chopped
1 tbsp balsamic glaze (optional)
1 tsp olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
Lightly season flour with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Dredge chicken cutlets in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Cook chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C). Remove and set aside.
id=”instruction-step-5″>5. Toss cherry tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
id=”instruction-step-6″>6. Preheat oven broiler.
id=”instruction-step-7″>7. Place cooked chicken on a baking sheet and top with tomatoes and mozzarella.
id=”instruction-step-8″>8. Broil 2–3 minutes until cheese melts and bubbles.
=”instruction-step-9″>9. Sprinkle with fresh basil and drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired.
=”instruction-step-10″>10. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving Size
1 cutlet
Calories
380
Total Fat
22g
Saturated Fat
10g
Unsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
110mg
Sodium
210mg
Total Carbohydrate
8g
Dietary Fiber
1g
Total Sugars
2g
Protein
38g
2 servings
servings15 minutes
active time30 minutes
total time