If you're looking for a quick, budget-friendly dinner that the whole family loves, try my Chicken Cutlets with Gravy Recipe.
My family loves this recipe because it features perfectly seasoned, thin, breaded chicken cutlets fried to a golden crisp and served with creamy mashed potatoes and rich homemade gravy.
Dinner doesn't have to be complicated—this hearty, comforting meal is ready in just 30 minutes.
There's something comforting about Family Favorite Chicken Recipes served with mashed potatoes and gravy, right?
But who really has time to make a traditional Dutch Oven Roast Chicken Recipe for dinner?
That's why I love quick recipes that deliver the same heartwarming flavors without all the time commitment.
With a simple, 30-minute recipe for crispy chicken cutlets paired with creamy mashed potatoes and rich homemade gravy, you can enjoy all the comfort of a classic meal without the hassle.
Table of Contents
- Why you'll LOVE this recipe:
- Helpful Kitchen Tools
- Main Ingredients Needed
- Recipe Substitutions and Variations
- Step-by-Step Directions
- Thin Chicken Cutlets
- How to Cook Chicken Cutlets
- Kitchen Tool Spotlight
- How to make Chicken Gravy from Scratch?
- Before You Begin!
- Storing and Reheating Tips
- What pairs well with Chicken Cutlets?
- Recipe FAQ
- Ready for more Chicken recipes?
- 📖 Recipe Card
- 💬 Comments
Why you'll LOVE this recipe:
Quick and Easy: Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you need a comforting meal without spending hours in the kitchen.
Budget-Friendly: It uses affordable ingredients that deliver big on flavor, ensuring you can enjoy a hearty meal without breaking the bank.
Ultimate Comfort Food: Paired with creamy mashed potatoes and rich homemade gravy, this dish offers all the nostalgic warmth of a family-favorite dinner.
Helpful Kitchen Tools
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Main Ingredients Needed
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Recipe Substitutions and Variations
- Swap chicken cutlets for thinly pounded turkey or pork cutlets for a different flavor profile.
- Replace all-purpose flour with panko breadcrumbs or crushed cornflakes for a crunchier texture. You can also use gluten-free flour or breadcrumbs if you need a gluten-free option.
- You can add mushrooms or caramelized onions to deepen the flavor of the gravy.
- Herbs such as thyme, rosemary, or sage into the gravy for even more flavor.
Step-by-Step Directions
Step 1: Dip the chicken cutlets one at a time in the flour, eggs and then into the breadcrumbs. Make sure both sides of the chicken are covered in breadcrumbs. Then place on a baking tray while you get the cast iron skillet ready.
Thin Chicken Cutlets
The secret to cooking chicken FAST is to use thin chicken breasts. Check out how I get thin chicken cutlets in the post, How to Make Thin Chicken Cutlets.
How to Cook Chicken Cutlets
Step 2: Heat oil in a heavy pan and sear the chicken cutlets for about 4 minutes per side until golden (but not fully cooked). Then, transfer the skillet to a preheated 375°F oven and bake for 10 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Kitchen Tool Spotlight
I always use a Digital Meat Thermometer to make sure poultry has reached an internal temperature of 165°F.
How to make Chicken Gravy from Scratch?
Step 3: Once the chicken is cooked, remove it to a dish and cover while you prepare the homemade gravy. Do you see the drippings and bits of brown in the cast iron pan?
That's what we're going to use to make the delicious gravy! They'll add tons of flavor too.
Step 4: In the same cast iron pan, add the butter and allow it to melt. Then add the flour. Cook the flour for a minute or two until slightly browned. Then add the chicken broth and cook until thickened.
Before You Begin!
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Storing and Reheating Tips
Refrigerator: Allow the chicken cutlets to cool to room temperature (within two hours of cooking) before storing them. Then, place them in an airtight container or wrap them tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil .
Freezer: After the chicken has cooled, wrap each cutlet tightly in plastic wrap or foil before placing them in an airtight, freezer-safe container or heavy-duty freezer bag. Removing as much air as possible and labeling with the date will help prevent freezer burn and maintain quality for up to 2–3 months.
Thawing and Reheating Tips: Allow the chicken to defrost overnight in the refrigerator. reheat your cutlets in a preheated 350°F oven on a wire rack over a baking sheet for about 15 minutes until they're warmed through and crispy.
Reheating from Frozen: If you're reheating directly from frozen, increase the temperature to 375°F and heat for 20–25 minutes, flipping them halfway through to ensure even crisping and that they reach an internal temperature of 165°F for food safety.
What pairs well with Chicken Cutlets?
Ideally, the best side dish for this chicken cutlets with gravy recipe is mashed potatoes, but here are a few alternatives if you want something else:
- My children love this easy recipe for Homemade Mac and Cheese as a side dish with chicken cutlets.
- Twice Baked Potatoes is another family favorite!
- You can also serve Roasted Asparagus or a simple side salad with homemade Italian dressing or ranch dressing.
Recipe FAQ
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You can use either cornstarch or flour to thicken gravy, however, cornstarch won't clump when it is combined with hot broth. Cornstarch also has twice the thickening power as flour.
Thawed raw chicken should be used within 1 to 2 days when stored in the refrigerator.
Ready for more Chicken recipes?
- Stuffed Chicken Cutlets – pounded thin boneless, skinless chicken breasts rolled up with a savory bread stuffing. Then cooked in a delicious gravy till tender.
- Fried Chicken Cutlets - crispy, tender thin-sliced chicken breasts coated in flour then fried till golden brown.
- 30 Minute Caprese Chicken Recipe - This is a unstuffed caprese chicken recipe that's ready in 30 minutes. Fresh tomato salad and mozzarella cheese on top of breaded chicken cutlets.
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Chicken Cutlets with Gravy
Equipment
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded thin
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
For the Gravy:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
Instructions
How to Make the Chicken:
- Slice both chicken breasts down the side lengthwise cutting all the way through until until you have 4 thin chicken cutlets.
- Cover the chicken with a piece of waxed paper and using the back of a mallet, pound them to about ¼ inch thin.
- In three separate shallow bowls, add the flour, beaten eggs and then breadcrumbs.
- Dip each chicken cutlet in the flour, then the beaten eggs and then in the breadcrumbs.
- Heat the oil in a heavy pan and add the chicken cutlets to the hot oil. Allow them to cook in the oil for about 4 minutes on each side; just until they are golden brown, but don't cook all the way through.
- Place the cast iron skillet into a preheated 375 degree oven for another 10 minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
- Remove the baked chicken cutlets from the pan to a serving tray.
How to Prepare the Gravy:
- Add the butter to the pan with the chicken drippings. Allow it to melt.
- Then add the flour. Cook the flour for a minute or two until slightly browned.
- Finally, add the chicken broth and cook until thickened.
Notes
- Substitute chicken cutlets with thinly pounded turkey or pork for a unique flavor profile.
- Use panko breadcrumbs or crushed cornflakes instead of all-purpose flour for added crunch, with gluten-free options available.
- Add mushrooms or caramelized onions to enhance the gravy's depth.
- Stir in herbs like thyme, rosemary, or sage to boost the overall flavor.
- Use a Digital Meat Thermometer to make sure it has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
This recipe has been updated since it was first published in 2021.
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