Description
Italian Basil Chicken Cutlets with Tomato and Burrata Topping is a delightful Italian-inspired dish that combines juicy, golden-brown chicken cutlets topped with vibrant cherry tomatoes and creamy burrata cheese. This recipe is not only easy to prepare but also customizable, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or gatherings. The harmonious blend of flavors creates a dish that’s both satisfying and visually stunning, perfect for impressing guests without the fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz burrata cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season each chicken breast with salt, pepper, minced garlic, and chopped basil.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Cook the chicken cutlets for about 5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Place halved cherry tomatoes on each cutlet and drizzle with balsamic vinegar.
- Tear burrata cheese over the top of each cutlet and return to the oven for about 5 minutes until melty.
- Serve immediately, drizzling any remaining balsamic vinegar over the chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg