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Loaded Chicken Cutlets

Loaded Chicken Cutlets

These Loaded Chicken Cutlets feature a creamy topping of broccoli, cheese, and bacon for a satisfying meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 cutlets
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

Ingredients
  

Chicken and toppings

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil divided
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika divided
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper divided
  • 4 cups finely chopped broccoli florets (8 ounces)
  • ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 4 ounces chicken cutlets
  • ½ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese divided
  • 2 ounces cream cheese (¼ cup), softened
  • ¼ cup chopped cooked bacon (about 3 slices), divided
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 4 teaspoons sour cream
  • 2 large scallions thinly sliced (¼ cup)

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Preheat oven to broil with rack in upper third position. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil.
  • Whisk 1 tablespoon oil, ¼ teaspoon paprika and ¼ teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Add chopped broccoli and stir to coat; spread evenly on half of the prepared baking sheet.
  • Whisk ¾ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon salt and the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, ¾ teaspoon paprika and ¼ teaspoon pepper together in the same bowl. Add 4 chicken cutlets; toss to coat. Arrange on the other side of baking sheet.
  • Broil until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest portion of chicken registers 160°F, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from oven.
  • Combine ¼ cup Cheddar, the softened cream cheese, 2 tablespoons bacon and 1 teaspoon lemon zest in a medium bowl; stir well. Stir in the roasted broccoli.
  • Top each chicken cutlet with cream cheese mixture; sprinkle with the remaining ¼ cup Cheddar. Broil until the cheese is browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the chicken registers 165°F, about 2 minutes more. Dollop with 4 teaspoons sour cream; sprinkle with sliced scallions and the remaining 2 tablespoons bacon.

Notes

This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and comes together with minimal cleanup.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cutletCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 620mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg
Keyword broccoli, chicken recipe, easy dinner, Loaded Chicken Cutlets, one-pan meal, sheet pan meal
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