Ingredients
Chicken and Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breasts, sliced horizontally into thin cutlets
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Sauce and Toppings
- ⅓ cup chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ cup jarred sun-dried tomatoes, julienne cut or chopped
- 2 tablespoons oil from sun-dried tomatoes jar
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 4 ounces goat cheese
- ½ ounce fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken Cutlets: Slice the chicken breasts horizontally to create 4 thin cutlets. This helps them cook faster and more evenly.
- Sauté Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season each chicken cutlet on the top side with oregano, dried basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Place the seasoned side down in the hot oil and sauté until browned, about 3 to 5 minutes. Flip the cutlets and cook the other side until browned, another 3 to 5 minutes.
- Simmer with Sauce: Reduce heat to medium or medium-low. Add chicken stock, lemon juice, sun-dried tomatoes, oil from sun-dried tomatoes jar, and minced garlic to the skillet. Gently simmer for 5 minutes, ensuring the liquid does not boil away, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Add Basil and Goat Cheese: Stir fresh basil leaves into the skillet to allow them to wilt. Top each chicken cutlet with slices of goat cheese. Spoon some of the sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and basil over the cutlets as you serve.
Notes
- Slicing the chicken horizontally into cutlets ensures quicker and more even cooking.
- Use oil from the sun-dried tomatoes jar for an extra depth of flavor in the sauce.
- Keep the simmer gentle to prevent the liquid from boiling off and drying out the dish.
- Feel free to substitute fresh herbs if dried ones are not available.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with a side of pasta, rice, or fresh vegetables.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
