The baked chicken cutlets alla pizzaiola are a quick, easy, and very tasty main dish, a bit different from the classic breaded chicken breast slices. They are prepared with a breading of breadcrumbs and grated pecorino cheese, then tomato sauce and provola are added, and your main course is ready. This dish will surely be appreciated by the whole family, even the little ones. These cutlets are really very good and tasty. If you like chicken main courses, you can also try:
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients for Baked Chicken Cutlets alla Pizzaiola
- 11 oz chicken breast (thinly sliced)
- 3.5 oz provola
- to taste tomato sauce
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
- to taste dried oregano
- 2 pinches salt
- 1 tbsp pecorino romano (grated)
- to taste breadcrumbs
Tools
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Bowl
- Spoon
- Plate
- Brush
Steps to Make Baked Chicken Cutlets alla Pizzaiola
To prepare baked chicken cutlets alla pizzaiola, first take the chicken breast slices, I took the thin ones. If you have thicker slices, first pound them with a meat tenderizer. Take a slice of chicken breast, brush it well first with extra virgin olive oil on one side, then on the other. In a plate, put some breadcrumbs and mix it with grated pecorino romano, but if you prefer a slightly more delicate taste, opt for grated parmesan. Coat each slice in the breadcrumbs and then place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Do the same with all the other chicken slices. Preheat the static oven to 356 degrees Fahrenheit. Sprinkle a pinch of salt and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil over the slices, and when the oven is hot, bake the slices for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare a small bowl with some tomato sauce, a pinch of salt, a splash of extra virgin olive oil, and dried oregano, mix well and let it marinate. After 15 minutes, take the chicken out of the oven and put a few tablespoons of tomato sauce and provola pieces on top, I used the sliced one, placing several pieces on top.
If you like, add more dried oregano and bake for another 10 minutes in the middle of the oven. The cheese should melt. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly. Then serve. Delicious!
Storage and Tips
The chicken breast alla pizzaiola can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
If you like, you can also add fresh basil leaves.

