Garlic Butter Chicken Cutlets
Tender chicken cutlets are seasoned with Italian herbs, salt, and pepper, then cooked on the stovetop with olive oil and butter. Minced garlic and chicken broth create a fragrant pan sauce that coats each cutlet, while fresh parsley adds a bright finish. This quick main dish suits busy weeknight dinners.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Garlic Butter Chicken Cutlets, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 59 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 26
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Stir salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning together in a small bowl.
- 3
Pat each cutlet dry with paper towels. If cutlets are thick on one end, lightly pound the thicker parts for more even cooking. Sprinkle the cutlets on both sides with the salt and herb mixture.
- 4
Heat oil and butter together in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the oil is hot and the butter is melted. As the skillet heats, you may need to reduce the heat to medium.
- 5
Place the cutlets in the skillet in a single layer, working in batches if necessary, and cook just until browned on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet to a plate and keep warm.
- 6
Add garlic to the same skillet and stir, scraping up any browned bits. Cook, stirring, just until the garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds. Quickly stir in chicken stock, bring the mixture to a boil, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
- 7
Add the browned chicken tenders and any accumulated juices back to the skillet, turning to coat each tender in the sauce. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink at the center and the juices run clear. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the center should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 8
Remove the chicken to a serving platter. Simmer the juices in the pan until reduced further, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour the pan sauce over the chicken and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Calories 220.28 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 20.41 g Good Source 41%
- Carbohydrate 1.56 g 1%
- Total Fat 13.75 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 5.08 g High 25%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 95.8 mg High 32%
- Sodium 224.45 mg Moderate 10%
- Dietary Fiber 0.18 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 0.04 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 30.96 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.53 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 13.6 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 63.09 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 1.3 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Garlic Butter Chicken Cutlets is made with 11 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Fresh Parsley, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 220.28 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Garlic Butter Chicken Cutlets made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Fresh Parsley, Garlic, Italian Seasoning. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Garlic Butter Chicken Cutlets?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 220.28 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Garlic Butter Chicken Cutlets easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Garlic Butter Chicken Cutlets healthy?
- Garlic Butter Chicken Cutlets has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 220.28 calories and 20.41 g of protein, or 41% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 224.45 mg (10% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.08 g (25% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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