Description
Succulent skillet chicken breast showcases Italian-inspired flavors with robust tomatoes and earthy mushrooms. Delightful herbs and simple ingredients create a Mediterranean-style meal you’ll savor from first bite to last.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken cutlets, boneless skinless, cut into ¼-inch thin
- 8 oz (226 g) baby bella or white mushrooms, cleaned, trimmed, sliced
- 14 oz (397 g) grape tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup (60 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsps chopped fresh garlic
- ¾ cup (180 ml) chicken broth
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice (juice of ½ lemon)
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Handful baby spinach (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Pat chicken cutlets dry and season with oregano, salt, and pepper. Lightly dust with flour, shaking off excess.
- Searing: Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Brown chicken cutlets for 3 minutes per side, then set aside on a plate.
- Vegetable Medley: In the same skillet, add more olive oil if needed. Saute mushrooms until fragrant, then introduce tomatoes, garlic, remaining oregano, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle flour and stir to prevent scorching, allowing ingredients to caramelize for 3 minutes.
- Sauce Development: Deglaze the skillet with lemon juice and chicken broth, bringing to a robust simmer. Create a rich, aromatic sauce that will envelop the chicken.
- Final Cooking: Return chicken cutlets to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Cook on high heat initially, then reduce to medium-low. Cover and simmer until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Finishing Touch: Optional – gently fold in baby spinach leaves for added vibrancy. Serve immediately with orzo or crusty Italian bread, allowing the sauce to cascade over the chicken.
Notes
- Dry Chicken Perfectly: Pat chicken completely dry to ensure crispy, golden-brown exterior and prevent steaming instead of searing.
- Flour Coating Technique: Lightly dust chicken with flour to create a delicate, protective layer that helps seal in moisture and develop beautiful caramelization.
- Heat Management Matters: Use medium-high heat for initial searing to lock in juices, then reduce heat when finishing cooking to prevent drying out chicken.
- Deglaze for Flavor Depth: Adding lemon juice and broth releases delicious browned bits from the skillet, creating a rich, complex sauce that elevates the entire dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg