Chicken Cutlets in Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce
Chicken Cutlets in Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce is a mouthwatering dish that features tender, golden-brown chicken cutlets enveloped in a rich and creamy sauce brimming with sun-dried tomatoes and garlic. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests at special occasions. Serve it over pasta or alongside fresh vegetables to create a visually stunning meal that’s bursting with flavor.
- Author: Jennifer
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Season chicken cutlets with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and add the cutlets once hot. Sear for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium; sauté minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour in heavy cream while stirring; let it simmer until slightly thickened (about 3 minutes). Stir in grated Parmesan, basil, and oregano.
- Return seared chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over them to soak up flavor.
- Serve immediately over pasta or with steamed vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: - For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Add spinach or mushrooms for extra nutrition and flavor.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes after cooking to retain its juiciness.