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Weeknight • Chicken

Creamy Lemon Dill Chicken Cutlets

Tender chicken cutlets in a bright, creamy lemon-dill sauce make for an elegant yet simple weeknight meal.

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Servings
4
Level
Weeknight
Creamy Lemon Dill Chicken Cutlets

Who says sophisticated flavors can't be easy? These Creamy Lemon Dill Chicken Cutlets are a testament to that! Thinly sliced chicken cooks up in a flash, then gets draped in a luxurious, zesty sauce infused with fresh dill and bright lemon. It's a dish that feels fancy but is totally approachable for any night of the week.

Ingredients

Yield: 4 servings

Main

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, horizontally sliced into 1/2-inch thick cutlets
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • Lemon slices, for garnish (optional)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Pat chicken cutlets dry with paper towels. In a shallow dish, combine flour, salt, and pepper. Dredge each chicken cutlet in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.

  2. Step 2

    Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the butter is melted and foamy. Add the floured chicken cutlets in a single layer (you may need to work in batches) and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.

  3. Step 3

    Reduce heat to medium. Pour chicken broth into the skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon. Bring to a simmer, then stir in the heavy cream. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce slightly thickens.

  4. Step 4

    Remove skillet from heat. Stir in the fresh dill and lemon juice. Return the cooked chicken cutlets to the skillet, spooning the creamy sauce over top.

  5. Step 5

    Serve immediately, garnished with fresh lemon slices if desired. Excellent with rice, pasta, or roasted vegetables.

Tips

  • To ensure even cooking, make sure your chicken cutlets are all similar in thickness. You can gently pound thicker breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap.
  • For an extra burst of freshness, add a sprinkle of fresh dill right before serving.

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