Description
Italian Basil Chicken Cutlets with Tomato and Burrata Topping is a delightful dish that brings the essence of Italian cuisine to your table. Juicy chicken cutlets are seasoned and baked to perfection, then topped with a vibrant mix of fresh tomatoes, aromatic basil, and creamy burrata cheese. This easy-to-make recipe offers an explosion of flavors that will impress your family and friends, making it perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 8 oz burrata cheese
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season each chicken breast generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the halved cherry tomatoes, chopped basil, minced garlic, and olive oil. Toss until well coated.
- Place the seasoned chicken in the baking dish and top with the tomato mixture.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Remove from the oven and top each cutlet with burrata cheese; allow it to melt slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approx. 6 oz)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg