High-Protein Chicken Cutlets with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce is a delicious dish. This dish contains 29g protein & 7g net carbs, so it is good for a keto diet as well. It is prepared in thirty minutes, so it is good for a quick dinner or lunch. It contains chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, dry wine, shallots, seasoning, parsley, & heavy cream. This dish has heavy cream, so it is not good for a dairy-free diet. We have to utilize the vegan cream like cashew or coconut cream instead for this purpose. Serve this dish with roasted broccoli, spinach salad, & brown rice. High-Protein Chicken Cutlets with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce stores nicely, so it is good for meal prep purposes.
STATS:
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Serving size: 1
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Total time: 30 minutes
- Course: Main Course
- Diet: High-Protein & Low-Carb
- Serving: 4
EQUIPMENT:
- Large skillet
- Meat thermometer
- Cutting board
- Measuring cups
- Knife
- Measuring spoons
- Wooden spoon
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 pound chicken cutlets
- ¼ tsp. salt
- ½ cup shallots
- ¼ tsp. ground pepper
- ½ cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes + 1 tbsp. oil of jar
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 2 tbsp. fresh parsley
- ½ cup heavy cream
INGREDIENT NOTES:
CHICKEN CUTLETS:
- Add the thin chicken cutlets so they cook fast & offers a soft texture. Choose even-sized pieces so they cook in the same time and & don’t get dry.
SALT:
- Include the salt to season the chicken, and it will enrich the taste of the sauce. We have to season both the chicken and sauce to keep them balanced.
GROUND PEPPER:
- Sprinkle the pepper powder to add a warm and spicy taste to the chicken. It is best to grind the black pepper fresh to add a strong taste & aroma.
OIL-PACKED SUN-DRIED TOMATOES:
- Include the silvered sun-dried tomatoes to add an indulgent and light sweet taste. Utilize the oil from the jar to toss the items & it will enrich the flavor of the tomatoes.
SHALLOTS:
- Add the chopped shallots so it distributes equally and it provides the light sweet taste and savory taste in the dish.
DRY WHITE WINE:
- Add the dry wine to deglaze the pan, and it will include the light acidity as well, which will nicely balance the heavy cream. Leave it to simmer to evaporate the alcohol, then mix in the heavy cream.
HEAVY CREAM:
- Include the heavy cream to provide a smooth & rich taste. We have to cook on a slow flame so the sauce will remain creamy.
FRESH PARSLEY:
- Sprinkle the parsley to add the herbal & fresh flavor to the dish. Include it at the end so its taste & color will remain fresh.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Dry the chicken cutlets with a paper towel and sprinkle the salt & black pepper on them.
- Add the sun-dried tomato oil to the pan and heat it on medium to high flame.
- Include the chicken cutlets and cook for three to four minutes till they get golden then put it in the plate.
- Now decrease the flame and add the shallots and sun-dried tomatoes to the pan and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Now add the dry white wine and scrape the sides to remove the brown bits, and simmer for two to three minutes till the wine reduces.
- Add the heavy cream and remaining black pepper & salt, mix, and leave it to simmer for 2 to 4 minutes till it gets thick.
- Put the cooked chicken in the pan and add the sauce to it with a spoon and cook for one to two minutes.
- Scatter the parsley over the dish & serve.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
VEGETABLE SIDES:
- Roasted broccoli
- Steamed green beans
- Garlic sautéed spinach
- Roasted asparagus
LOW-CARB SIDES:
- Mashed cauliflower
- Zucchini noodles
- Cauliflower rice
- Roasted radishes
SALADS:
- Fresh green salad
- Cucumber and tomato salad
- Spinach salad
- Arugula salad
GRAIN SIDES:
- Brown rice
- Quinoa
- Whole-wheat couscous
- Garlic rice
TIPS:
- Choose equal-sized chicken cutlets or pound them if required so they cook in the same amount of time.
- Leave the wine to simmer for some time to enrich the flavor, and it will also remove some sharp flavor.
- You can cook the sauce on a slow flame after adding the cream so it remains creamy.
- Include some chicken broth with lemon juice instead of wine to prepare it alcohol free.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Properly cool the chicken & sauce, then transfer them to a covered box and store for three to four days.
FREEZER:
- Include the sauce & chicken in a closed vessel and freeze for two months.
FAQs:
Will I prepare this dish without white wine?
- Yes, we can easily make it without wine and include the chicken broth along with lemon juice instead.
How to prepare the juicy chicken?
- We have to use evenly sized chicken cutlets, don’t add lots of cutlets in one pan, and cook till it reaches the 165° F so they don’t get dry.
Are these cutlets perfect for keto diet?
- Yes, these cutlets are perfect for a keto diet, as all the items are perfectly aligned with keto guidelines.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 390 kcal
Net carbs: 7 g
Serving size: 1
Iron: 1.5 mg
Total carbs: 8 g
Vitamin A: 220 µg
Serving: 4
Fiber: 1 g
Calcium: 45 mg
Protein: 29 g
Sodium: 310 mg
Potassium: 550 mg
