Sauteed Chicken Cutlets with Cherry Tomatoes (under 30 minutes!)
Sautéed Chicken Cutlets with Cherry Tomatoes, Olives, Feta, and Basil is a tasty one-skillet meal made with skinless chicken cutlets, cherry tomatoes, and Kalamata olives, topped with feta and fresh basil. This healthy, Mediterranean-inspired dish is simple to prepare and bursting with flavor.
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Sautéed Chicken Cutlets… But Better!
This is a delicious “one-skillet” meal featuring skinless chicken cutlets, fresh cherry tomatoes, and kalamata olives, all topped with feta cheese and fresh basil. It’s an ideal meal for a fabulous dinner that’s quick and easy!
It is so delicious – we mean, every bite! And everyone will truly enjoy this meal. Not to mention, you will too, simply because it’s an easy meal to pull off!
This recipe transforms everyday chicken cutlets into a spectacular dish! It’s simple and healthy, and with a combination of amazing flavors that won’t disappoint.
Best of all, this meal is ready in 30 minutes! …we LOVE that!
We’re always looking for ways to turn a simple package of thin chicken cutlets into something interesting and fabulous for dinner! Be sure to try some of our easy chicken dinners, like Chicken Tenders Smothered in Lemon & Parsley, and Mom’s Best Chicken Piccata, just to name a few.
What You’ll Need
For our recipe, you will need these eight ingredients, plus some salt and black pepper to taste.
- One package of thin, skinless chicken cutlets
- Some flour (or cornstarch)
- Butter and Extra virgin olive oil
- One pint of cherry tomatoes
- Some Kalamata olives
- Some garlic
- Fresh basil
- Crumbled feta cheese
Some Recipe Tips…
- This chicken dish is entirely made in ONE skillet – for easy cleanup!
- No need to add a lot of seasonings to this recipe. Simply, because some of the ingredients are the kalamata olives and feta cheese, which are salty and will add enough flavor to this dish. It’s outstanding!
- Although this recipe is made with thin chicken cutlets, you can use chicken tenders as well. Keep in mind, you will need to sauté them for a few minutes more to fully cook them.
How to Make Sautéed Chicken Cutlets with Cherry Tomatoes, Olives, Feta, and Basil
For our recipe, there are only 4 steps to making this delicious chicken dish. Plus, our full printable recipe card is located at the bottom. But first, let’s run through these four steps to show you how quick and easy it is to make this chicken dish:
1. First, the chicken cutlets are lightly dredged with some flour (or cornstarch), coating both sides evenly.
2. Next, they are sautéed in a large skillet with some olive oil and butter for a few minutes until they are fully cooked and golden. Then transferred the cooked chicken to a nearby serving platter.
3. Using the same skillet, we sauté the rest of the ingredients: adding fresh garlic, cherry tomatoes, and kalamata olives, and sautéd them with olive oil for about 2 minutes, only to soften and release their aromatic juices.
4. The Final Step! We spooned the entire tomato, garlic, and olive mixture over the cooked chicken and topped it with crumbled feta cheese and thinly sliced fresh basil. And, served immediately!
It’s simple, fresh-tasting, and delicious!
What to Serve It With
Sometimes, you don’t need to serve it with anything else, except maybe some crusty Italian bread or a crisp leafy green salad as a side. But in case you are looking for more ideas to serve these sauteed chicken cutlets with? Here are a few options for you to choose from:
The Mediterranean Diet
This skillet chicken recipe comes from the ‘old world’ and is now a new classic! Think Mediterranean: a dish presented with colorful ingredients that supports a healthy diet and doesn’t disappoint in flavor.
With that in mind, I want to share a news article that was sent to me by a friend of mine about the health benefits of following the Mediterranean diet.
Previous studies have indicated that the Mediterranean diet, which emphasizes fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts, fish, and olive oil, is associated with weight loss, lower blood pressure, reduced cholesterol levels, and a decreased risk of diabetes and heart disease. We love the Mediterranean diet and look forward to sharing more delicious recipes with you!
Enjoy!
One last thing! If you try this recipe, let us know and leave a comment below, and don’t forget the stars! Snap a photo and hashtag it on Instagram @2sistersrecipes and Pinterest. We’d love to see what you cook! Happy Cooking! 🙂
More Delicious Chicken Recipes
- Chicken Smothered with Marsala, Mushrooms and Parsley
- Chicken Pot Pie without Pie Crust
- BBQ Chicken Sheet Pan Recipe
- Chicken Tenders Skillet Dinner
Sauteed Chicken Cutlets with Cherry Tomatoes, Olives, Feta, and Basil
Sautéed Chicken Cutlets with Cherry Tomatoes, Olives, Feta and Basil is a recipe definitely transforms everyday chicken cutlets into something spectacular! A simple and healthy dish with a Mediterranean flair and amazing flavors that won't disappoint!
Ingredients
- 4 skinless thin chicken cutlets (about 9 ounces)
- 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour (or cornstarch)
- 1 Tbsp. butter
- 1 + 1/2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil - divided
- 3 garlic cloves - diced
- 1 pint of cherry tomatoes - halved
- 1/3 cup kalamata olives - pitted, rinsed, and chopped
- 2 Tbsp. water
- salt and pepper to taste
- 5 fresh basil leaves- sliced into long strips
- 2 to 3 Tbsp. crumbled Feta cheese
Instructions
- Place the flour in a shallow dish. Sprinkle the chicken cutlets lightly with some salt and pepper. Working with 1 cutlet at a time, and dredge chicken in flour, coating both sides evenly. Shake off excess flour.
- In a large, deep skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil with butter over medium heat. Add the chicken to the skillet and sauté the cutlets for about 3 to 4 minutes per side (depending on the thickness of the cutlets), or until the chicken is golden brown and fully cooked.
- Remove and transfer cutlets to a nearby serving platter. Place a sheet of foil wraps over them to keep them warm.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to low and add in the diced garlic. Stir until garlic softens, about 1 minute. Stir in the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil, cherry tomatoes, olives, and water. Cook and scrape up any brown bits in the skillet, until the tomatoes are softened about 2 minutes. Turn off the heat. Taste, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spoon everything over the chicken cutlets, including all juices. Sprinkle on top with fresh basil and feta cheese. Serve immediately.
- Serves 2 to 4
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 servings Serving Size: 1 servingAmount Per Serving: Calories: 199Total Fat: 9.5gSaturated Fat: 3.9gCholesterol: 62mgCarbohydrates: 9.6gFiber: 1.7gSugar: 2.6gProtein: 18.7g
Have a Delicious Day! 😉
Enjoy the weekend!
xo Anna and Liz
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Yum with extra yum! I love chicken, and this is a refreshing way to prepare it.
Thank you Jeff! Have a great week!
It looks wonderful and would be a great dish to offer friends or family. This one’s a keeper for sure! Thank you!
Love chicken like this!
Hi Abbe! Good to see you! We love this chicken recipe too and hope you’ll give it a try! Have a great week.
I love summer tomatoes and the flavors you used here, such a colorful and delicious looking dish.
Boy, you guys got that right: flavors that won't disappoint! This is what I call summer freshness on a plate! Nothing like it at any other time of year! Thanks for sharing another wonderful recipe, Liz and Anna!
Nice combination of flavours…Looks stunning!
Thank you ladies! Have a good day!
I love everything about this! Beautiful fresh flavors AND ready in less than thirty minutes. 🙂
We love this Betty! My daughter now requests this recipe when I bring home chicken cutlets.
Did you say "feta"? Did you say "fresh tomatoes"? Did you say "Basil"? Oh yea, I'm all over this recipe! Thanks you guys, you have the best recipes!
Buona Pasqua,
Roz
You are so sweet! Thanks Roz!
I love all the simple ingredients that you use….yet, I know the flavors are complex and compliment each other so well. Love this recipe!
Thanks Amy, have a great day!
Love all the fresh flavors in this!
So do we! Happy Palm Sunday!
Love the combination!!
Love the combination!!
So do we! Thanks Nicole for inspiring me to make this dish!! Xo
I think I could eat chicken almost every day! Beautiful smothered cutlets!
I think I could too! Lol!! Have a great day Sue !
This is the perfect dish. Everything about it appeals to me! Love the olives, fresh tomatoes – tender chicken – goodness I could be very happy with this for any meal. I'm not just saying that either – this is an absolute winner. Fresh and simple – delicious!!!
We feel the same way Tricia ! This is definitely a winner! Thanks and have a great day!