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Cheesy Bruschetta Chicken Cutlets
Ingredients
- 1can diced tomatoes
drained
- 1 clovegarlic
minced or pressed in a garlic press
- 1 tbspolive oil
- ½ tspitalian seasoning or 1/4 teaspoon each dried basil and oregano
- ¼ tspground black pepper
- 1 ½ lbchicken breast cutlets or thinly sliced chicken breasts
1/4-inch thick
- ½ tspsalt
- ¼ tspground black pepper
- 2 tbspolive oil
- ¾ cshredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cshredded parmesan cheese
- ¼ cchopped fresh parsley
Directions
- 1
Heat your oven broiler to its highest setting. Place a rack a few inches below the broiler.
- 2
Make the bruschetta topping: In a medium mixing bowl, stir together all of the bruschetta topping ingredients. Set aside.
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- 3
Sear the chicken: Season the chicken cutlets on both sides with the salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large (12-inch), oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. I like to use either a cast iron or stainless steel skillet—nonstick and enameled cast iron cookware usually aren't meant to be used above 500°F, so they aren’t broiler safe. When the oil is shimmering, sear the chicken cutlets for 3 minutes on one side, just so they get a little bit of color. It’s ok if they are not cooked through, since they will finish cooking in the oven.
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- 4
Flip and season the cutlets: Flip the cutlets over, then spoon on the bruschetta topping and sprinkle with the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Let them cook in the pan for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.
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- 5
Broil the chicken: Place the skillet under the broiler. Broil until the cheese is bubbly and brown and the chicken is cooked through, about 3 minutes. Check for doneness by cutting into one of the cutlets to see if it’s opaque in the center, or by checking the temperature of one of the cutlets with an instant-read thermometer (the chicken should be 165°F or higher in the center). At this point, your chicken should be ready, but if you used cutlets that were thicker than 1/4-inch you may have to return it to the stovetop to cook for another 1 to 3 minutes.
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- 6
Serve: Sprinkle the parsley on top of the chicken and serve the cutlets hot. Did you love the recipe? Give us some stars and leave a comment below!
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Cheesy Bruschetta Chicken Cutlets
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About this Recipe
Craving a satisfying, flavor-packed dinner that comes together in a flash? These Cheesy Bruschetta Chicken Cutlets are your answer, delivering robust Italian-inspired flavors to your table in just 15 minutes. It's the perfect solution for busy weeknights when you want restaurant-quality taste without the fuss.
This recipe shines by leveraging simple, high-impact ingredients like bright canned diced tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and a generous topping of creamy mozzarella and sharp Parmesan cheese. The use of tender chicken cutlets ensures quick cooking, making it a perfect weeknight solution without sacrificing deliciousness. You'll love how effortlessly these bold flavors come together.
You can expect a delightful harmony of textures and tastes with every forkful of these bruschetta chicken cutlets. The chicken will be wonderfully juicy and tender, topped with a vibrant, savory tomato and garlic mixture that brings a burst of freshness. Melty, golden-brown mozzarella and salty Parmesan create a rich, comforting layer, beautifully complemented by the subtle herby notes from Italian seasoning and fresh parsley. This naturally Gluten-Free dish is surprisingly easy to prepare, making it accessible for home cooks of any skill level who want an elevated dinner without the fuss.
While designed for speed and simplicity, this recipe offers a couple of easy tweaks to suit your pantry. You can use either a pre-blended Italian seasoning or individual dried basil and oregano to achieve the herb notes, depending on what you have on hand. For the chicken, readily available chicken breast cutlets or thinly sliced chicken breasts work equally well to ensure quick and even cooking.
These Cheesy Bruschetta Chicken Cutlets are ideal for a busy weeknight dinner or a casual gathering. Serve them alongside a crisp green salad or some simply roasted vegetables for a complete and satisfying meal.