Make a satisfying main dish in record time with these chicken cutlet recipes. A chicken cutlet, which is a thin-cut chicken breast, cooks quickly so you can have dinner on the table in 20 minutes. Pair recipes like Skillet Bruschetta Chicken and Chicken Cutlets with Roasted Red Pepper & Arugula Relish with a side salad or pasta for a filling and delicious dinner.

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Skillet Bruschetta Chicken

Drawing inspiration from the Italian appetizer, we replace the usual toasted bread with protein-packed chicken cutlets. The vibrant and juicy chopped tomato topping remains a constant, complemented by a drizzle of sweet and tangy balsamic glaze.

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Creamy Lemon & Dill Skillet Chicken

This creamy lemony skillet chicken is a true crowd-pleaser and makes for a perfect weeknight dinner. The drippings and fond from the pan are at the heart of the tangy, vibrant pan sauce that you serve with the chicken. Drizzle any extra over pasta, rice or mashed potatoes served on the side.

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20-Minute Creamy Skillet Chicken with Corn, Tomato & Basil

This saucy 20-minute chicken recipe features fresh summer corn, tomatoes and basil. Serve this light and tangy quick dinner over pasta or brown rice.

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Chicken Cutlets with Roasted Red Pepper & Arugula Relish

Currants add a pop of sweetness to the roasted red pepper and arugula topping on this easy chicken cutlet recipe.

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Creamy Lemon-Basil Chicken

This ultra-quick creamy lemon-basil chicken is bright and refreshing. Using whole lemon slices in the sauce gathers the essential oils from the rind plus the acidic punch from the flesh and adds more depth of flavor than juice and zest alone.

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Skillet Sour Cream & Onion Chicken

This one-skillet dinner combines quick-cooking chicken cutlets with a creamy sauce of sliced onion and sour cream flavored with sherry. Fresh basil brightens up the dish.

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Creamy Maple-Dijon Chicken Cutlets

These creamy maple-Dijon cutlets are the perfect combination of sweet and savory from the mustard and maple syrup. Pull together a simple side dish and you’ll have a satisfying dinner in 20 minutes or less.

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Creamy Garlic Skillet Chicken with Spinach

Ready in just 20 minutes, protein-packed chicken cutlets are perfectly sautéed in heart-healthy extra-virgin olive oil. Inflammation-fighting garlic and spinach are the veggies that add flavor and color to the rich white-wine cream sauce that envelops the chicken.

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Chicken Puttanesca

Serve over pasta or with crusty whole-grain bread so you can enjoy every bit of this olive- and caper-studded sauce.

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Creamy Skillet Chicken with Spinach & Mushrooms

Chicken cutlets are topped with a spinach-mushroom cream sauce for a flavorful yet healthy dinner. Sliced mushrooms and heart-healthy spinach pair perfectly together, and check the box for easy weeknight veggies. This dish comes together with the myriad of flavors in the sauce—all of the pan bits are mixed with spices, vinegar, sour cream and heavy cream for richness.

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Creamy Harissa Chicken Cutlets

These spicy chicken cutlets are already wicked fast to make but to shave off even more time, skip cleaning and slicing whole kale leaves and stir in a bag of chopped kale instead.

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Creamy Lemon Skillet Chicken

This ultra-fast creamy lemon chicken is perfect for busy weeknights. Serve this family-friendly dinner with noodles (or zoodles, for a low-carb take) and roasted broccoli or green salad.

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Chicken Cutlets with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

Sun-dried tomatoes are used twice in this healthy dinner recipe: the oil from the jar is used to cook the chicken, while the tomatoes are added to the cream sauce for a rich, flavorful dish. This recipe was adapted from our popular Chicken Cutlets with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce to serve two instead of four.

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20-Minute Creamy Lemon-Feta Skillet Chicken

Quick-cooking chicken cutlets are smothered in a creamy sauce accented by briny feta cheese, lemon and fresh herbs in this ultra-fast one-skillet dinner.

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20-Minute Chicken Cutlets with Garlic Tomato Sauce

This quick-cooking, high-protein chicken dish is perfect for any weeknight. Here, we cook down cherry tomatoes with a little wine until they burst and become jammy—making a luscious sauce to pair with chicken. A pinch of sugar at the end balances the sauce’s acidity.

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Grilled Caprese Chicken

The topping of this caprese-like chicken gets nice and melty on the grill. While you’re there, crisp up some crusty bread to serve alongside. It’s great for soaking up all the flavorful juices left on your plate.

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Spinach & Artichoke Chicken

Inspired by artichoke dip, we made a creamy cheese topping to serve on quick-cooking chicken breast cutlets for an oh-so-satisfying meal.

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20-Minute Creamy Chicken Marsala with Prosciutto

A bit of prosciutto adds savory flavor to this sauce. Serve this quick-cooking dish with whole-wheat angel hair pasta.

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Chicken Cutlets with Artichokes & Lemon-Dill Sauce

You won’t want to let a drop of this creamy lemon sauce go to waste. Serve with rice pilaf or roasted potatoes to soak it all up.

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20-Minute Creamy Chicken Skillet with Italian Seasoning

Chicken cutlets cook quickly and are highlighted with a creamy sauce made with tomatoes, zucchini and Italian seasoning. This recipe is sure to become a new weeknight favorite the whole family will love. Serve it with whole-wheat pasta or rice to make it a meal.

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Coconut-Curry Chicken Cutlets

This easy chicken cutlet recipe will help you get a healthy meal on the table in just 20 minutes. Coconut milk’s creamy consistency is perfect for making quick pan sauces—no need to add a thickener.

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