Sauteed Chicken Cutlets with Cherry Tomatoes, Olives, Feta and Basil ~ is a one-skillet meal made with skinless chicken cutlets, cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, and topped with feta cheese and fresh basil. This 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!
One package of thin skinless chicken cutlets, one pint of cherry tomatoes, some kalamata olives, garlic, fresh basil, and olive oil is all you need to make this chicken into a FABULOUS dish and it’s perfect every time! This is an outstanding chicken dish because the flavors are bold, the colors are vibrant and it’s ready in less than 30 minutes!
This chicken dish is always satisfying and even a little addicting.
We’re always looking for ways to turn a simple package of thin chicken cutlets into something interesting and fabulous for dinner! This happens to be one of them.
First, the chicken cutlets are lightly dredged with some flour, coating both sides evenly. Then they are sauteed in a large skillet with some olive oil and butter for a few minutes, until they are fully cooked and transferred to a serving plate nearby.
Using the same skillet, we added in some fresh garlic, cherry tomatoes and kalamata olives, and sautéd them with olive oil for about 2 minutes. Then spooned the entire mixture over the chicken and topped with crumbled feta cheese and fresh basil.
Simple, fresh tasting and delicious!
My favorite part of this dinner? Is that it’s entirely made in ONE skillet – for easy clean up! This is one of those quick and easy skillet dinners; the only difference being it offers a very light and refreshing taste to the chicken. Trust me, it is truly FABULOUS!
NO need to add a lot of seasonings with this recipe, since the key ingredients are the kalamata olives and feta cheese that add enough flavors to make this dish so outstanding! My family really LOVE it!
- 4 skinless thin chicken cutlets (about 9 ounces)
- 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 1 Tbsp. butter
- 1 + ½ Tbsp. olive oil - divided
- 3 garlic cloves - diced
- 1 pint of cherry tomatoes - halved
- ⅓ 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
- 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 thickness of cutlets), or until chicken is golden brown and fully cooked.
- Remove and transfer cutlets to a nearby serving platter. Place a sheet of foil wrap 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 ½ tablespoon of olive oil, cherry tomatoes, olives and water. Cook and scrape up any brown bits in the skillet, until the tomatoes softened, about 2 minutes. Turn off 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
The Mediterranean diet consist of commonly used ingredients, just as I used in this dish.
With that in mind, I want to share a recent article that was sent to me from a friend of mine about the health benefits of following the Mediterranean diet. Previous studies have shown that this diet which is high in fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts, fish, and olive oil- is believed to be associated with weight loss, lower blood pressure and blood cholesterol levels, and a lower risk of diabetes and heart disease.
You can read more information about the Mediterranean diet in the CBS news article found at http://www.cbsnews.com/news/mediterranean-diet-cuts-risk-of-heart-disease-nearly-in-half/
This is a recipe from the ‘old world’ and currently the new now! Think Mediterranean all the way; a dish presentation of colorful ingredients with a diet healthy recipe and it won’t disappoint in flavor.
Enjoy! … and thanks for stopping by!
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21 Comments
Tricia @ Saving room for dessert
March 26, 2015 at 4:10 pmThis 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!!!
annaliz
March 27, 2015 at 11:42 amWe feel the same way Tricia ! This is definitely a winner! Thanks and have a great day!
SavoringTime in the Kitchen
March 26, 2015 at 10:26 pmI think I could eat chicken almost every day! Beautiful smothered cutlets!
annaliz
March 27, 2015 at 11:43 amI think I could too! Lol!! Have a great day Sue !
nicole nadel
March 27, 2015 at 4:19 amLove the combination!!
annaliz
March 27, 2015 at 11:44 amSo do we! Thanks Nicole for inspiring me to make this dish!! Xo
nicole nadel
March 27, 2015 at 4:19 amLove the combination!!
Joanne
March 27, 2015 at 11:43 amLove all the fresh flavors in this!
annaliz
March 28, 2015 at 12:40 pmSo do we! Happy Palm Sunday!
Amy
March 27, 2015 at 4:18 pmI love all the simple ingredients that you use….yet, I know the flavors are complex and compliment each other so well. Love this recipe!
annaliz
March 28, 2015 at 12:41 pmThanks Amy, have a great day!
Roz Corieri Paige
March 28, 2015 at 1:53 amDid 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
annaliz
March 28, 2015 at 12:44 pmYou are so sweet! Thanks Roz!
Betty
March 30, 2015 at 1:51 amI love everything about this! Beautiful fresh flavors AND ready in less than thirty minutes. 🙂
annaliz
April 8, 2015 at 4:14 pmWe love this Betty! My daughter now requests this recipe when I bring home chicken cutlets.
Jayanthi Sindhiya
April 7, 2015 at 6:40 pmNice combination of flavours…Looks stunning!
annaliz
April 8, 2015 at 4:14 pmThank you ladies! Have a good day!
Roz Corieri Paige
July 30, 2015 at 12:36 amBoy, 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!
Cheri Savory Spoon
July 30, 2015 at 9:46 pmI love summer tomatoes and the flavors you used here, such a colorful and delicious looking dish.
Abbe@This is How I Cook
July 27, 2017 at 2:19 pmLove chicken like this!
2 Sisters Recipes
July 27, 2017 at 6:51 pmHi Abbe! Good to see you! We love this chicken recipe too and hope you’ll give it a try! Have a great week.