Description
A delicious recipe for Italian Basil Chicken Cutlets topped with creamy burrata cheese, perfect for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 8 oz burrata cheese
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly pound chicken breasts to an even thickness.
- Season chicken cutlets with salt, pepper, and minced garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken cutlets for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove cutlets and add chopped tomatoes and basil to the skillet; cook until fragrant.
- Return chicken to skillet, top with burrata cheese, and bake for 5 minutes until the cheese melts.
- Drizzle with fresh lemon juice before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in olive oil, garlic, and basil for a few hours before cooking.
- Serve with a side of pasta or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg