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cheesy bruschetta chicken cutlets
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cheesy bruschetta chicken cutlets

Cheesy Bruschetta Chicken Cutlets are a fresh and savory twist on classic chicken dinners. Juicy, golden-brown cutlets are topped with melted mozzarella and a vibrant tomato bruschetta topping—bringing bold Italian flavors right to your plate. It’s crispy, cheesy, and refreshingly light all at once. This dish is quick enough for a weeknight but fancy enough for a dinner party. Serve it with pasta, salad, or garlic bread and you’ve got a meal that’s as stunning as it is satisfying.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: chicken
Calories: 460

Ingredients
  

  • For the Chicken:
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 3 tbsp olive oil for frying
  • For the Bruschetta Topping:
  • 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes diced
  • 2 tbsp red onion finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • Freshly cracked black pepper
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, combine diced cherry tomatoes, red onion, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and chopped basil. Stir well and let sit to marinate while preparing the chicken.
  2. Set up a dredging station with three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Dredge each chicken breast in flour, then dip in eggs, and coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the chicken cutlets for 3–4 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through. Work in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding.
  4. Once all cutlets are cooked, top each with a generous handful of shredded mozzarella. Cover the skillet with a lid or transfer to a 400°F oven for a few minutes to melt the cheese.
  5. Plate the cheesy chicken cutlets and spoon the fresh bruschetta topping over each piece just before serving.

Notes

  • Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat: Warm gently in the oven at 350°F or in a skillet to keep the cutlets crispy.
Freezing: Freeze breaded cutlets before cooking for future use. Freeze cooked ones without the bruschetta topping for up to 2 months.