High-Protein Chicken Dish: Creamy, Delicious, and Easy to Make
This high-protein chicken dish is a creamy and savory delight featuring tender chicken cutlets in a rich Parmesan-tomato sauce, perfect for quick high-protein dinners any night of the week.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup chicken bone broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup whole milk cottage cheese
- 2 Tbsp. chopped sun-dried tomatoes (from about 4 tomato halves)
- 2 Tbsp. finely grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
- 1 tsp. tomato paste
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 4 (6-oz.) boneless, skinless chicken cutlets
- 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
- 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn, plus more for serving
Instructions
- In a blender, puree the chicken bone broth, heavy cream, cottage cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan, and tomato paste until smooth. Season with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper. Set aside.
- Pat the chicken cutlets dry with a paper towel, then season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with flour and Italian seasoning, gently pressing to adhere.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the seasoned chicken cutlets, turning once, until golden brown—about 5 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and set aside to rest.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the butter to the same skillet. Once melted, stir in garlic and crushed red pepper flakes, scraping the browned bits off the bottom for extra flavor. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Return the chicken and any juices to the pan. Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and add the torn basil leaves. Let it simmer for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve immediately, topped with additional Parmesan and fresh basil for garnish.
Notes
Pro Tip: Use fresh basil just before serving to brighten up the dish. It makes all the difference!