Creamy Garlic Chicken Cutlets
A classic, must-try recipe: tender chicken cutlets coated in a creamy garlic sauce and topped with melted cheese. A flavorful and comforting dish ready in under 30 minutes for a family meal.
🛒 Ingredients
4 servings
- 4 chicken cutlets (about 1.1 lbs)
- 1 cup sour cream or crème fraîche
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 oz shredded cheese (Emmental or Gruyère)
- 2 tbsp oil or butter
- Fine salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- Fresh parsley (optional)
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- 1
Heat the oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Place the cutlets in the hot skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- 3
Reduce the heat to medium, then add the finely minced garlic to the skillet.
- 4
Pour the sour cream or crème fraîche over the cutlets and stir gently.
- 5
Let the sauce thicken for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 6
Sprinkle the shredded cheese over each cutlet and let it melt for 1-2 minutes while covered.
- 7
Plate the chicken and sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot.
💡 Chef's Tip
For extra tender cutlets, lightly flatten them with the palm of your hand before cooking. You can add a spoonful of mustard to the cream for more character, or a splash of white wine for added finesse.
