Chicken Louisa Cutlets Recipe

Impress your guests with these elegant Chicken Louisa Cutlets! Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this recipe from Peter Micheli of Sugar and Spice in Massachusetts is surprisingly easy to make ahead. Tender chicken cutlets are pan-seared to perfection, then simmered in a rich and flavorful cream sauce with shallots, tomatoes, and tarragon. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 255.6 kcal
Protein 4g
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Ingredients for Chicken Louisa Cutlets

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How to Make Chicken Louisa Cutlets

  1. Pat chicken cutlets dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until the butter is melted and foaming subsides.
  3. Brown chicken cutlets in two batches, about 3 minutes per side, until golden brown. Do not overcrowd the pan.
  4. Transfer the browned chicken to a plate and keep warm.
  5. Add the sliced shallots to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 1 minute.
  6. Pour in the white wine and bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Reduce the heat and simmer until the wine has reduced by half, about 2-3 minutes.
  7. Stir in the heavy cream, diced tomatoes (undrained), chopped tarragon, and chicken bouillon cube. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened slightly and the tomatoes are softened, about 3-4 minutes.
  8. Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Return the chicken cutlets (and any accumulated juices from the plate) to the skillet. Simmer gently for 4-5 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and heated through.
  10. Serve immediately over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

8g

Fat

63g

Carbs

2g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Chicken Louisa Cutlets?

Chicken Louisa Cutlets takes about 45 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Chicken Louisa Cutlets?

Chicken Louisa Cutlets has approximately 255.6 calories per serving, with about 4 g protein, 2 g carbohydrates and 35 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Chicken Louisa Cutlets?

The key ingredients for Chicken Louisa Cutlets are Chicken Cutlets, Olive Oil, Unsalted Butter, Shallot, Dry White Wine, Heavy Cream. See the full list with measurements above.

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