Thinly cut chicken breast is the secret to a speedy weeknight dinner.

Often fried until golden brown and crispy, cutlets can be used in so many more ways.

They’re great wrapped in prosciuttoor bacon, which adds fat and flavor to the lean cut.

Southern Living Chicken Cordon Bleu on a plate to serve with a simple green salad.

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They’re also tasty simmered in a cream sauce, or topped with azesty salsa.

Scroll down for delicious ideas on how to put this tender cut to use.

Well, just one bite of the bacony cream cheese topping is all the explanation you’ll need.

Southern Living Lemon Chicken Pasta in a bowl ready to serve

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Marry Me Chicken

Be careful who you make this recipe forit could lead to wedding bells!

This social media favorite is as quick to make as it is utterly delicious.

The aged and dry-cured pork product adds deep savory flavor to lean meats like chicken.

Southern Living Crispy Breaded Chicken on a plate to serve with mashed potatoes and roasted brussels sprouts

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Chicken Scallopini

The creamy mushroom sauce for this chicken recipe uses dry white wine for flavor.

Have plenty ofcrusty bread or pastaready to soak up every last bit of the sauce.

Your family can sit down to eat in about 30 minutes.

Southern Living Chicken Fried Chicken with mashed potatoes and green beans

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These fried cutlets incorporate ranch seasoning in the breading and can be served over salad or basic buttered spaghetti.

Chicken Cordon Bleu

Crispy, salty, and juicy, this chicken dish has it all.

Skip the laborious pounding and use cutlets instead of whole breasts.

Southern Living Million Dollar Chicken on a plate to serve with green beans and a dinner roll

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Southern Living Grilled Chicken Sandwich on a plate to serve

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Southern Living Marry Me Chicken garnished with fresh basil and ready to serve

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Southern Living Buffalo Chicken Salad on a platter to serve

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Prosciutto-Wrapped Chicken Cutlets With Haricots Verts on a plate with a glass of water

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Chicken Cutlets With Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

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Southwest Chicken Cutlet Rice Bowl

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Parmesan Crusted Chicken

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Chicken Schnitzel with Cabbage-Carrot Slaw on a serving platter with a lemon wedge and serving spoon and fork on a table with a napkin, 3 plates, and a glass of water.

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Easy Chicken Parmesan

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Southern Living Chicken Scallopini on a platter to serve

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Cast Iron Chicken Piccata

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Southern Living Garlic Butter Chicken on a platter ready to serve

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Chicken Lombardy

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Southern Living Crispy Ranch Chicken on a plate to serve with spaghetti

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