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Quick Chicken Pizzaiola with Fresh Tomatoes

August 10, 2015 Updated April 28, 2020 by Lisa Goldfinger 9 Comments This post may contain affiliate links

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I discovered this Chicken Pizzaiola recipe at cooking school in Positano Italy. I was bowled over by the flavors of this incredibly simple dish: chicken cutlets topped with fresh tomatoes, herbs and two cheeses. Chicken dinner doesn't get any easier or tastier than this. Dinner in 25 minutes.

Chicken pizzaiola on a baking pan with tomatoes and herbs

We all need a little treasure chest of recipes like this, for when we want a scrumptious meal with minimal time in the kitchen. I picked up this chicken pizzaiola recipe on my My Italian cooking vacation. It's a rare gem of a recipe that will allow you to enjoy your day away from the kitchen and still get a delicious dinner on the table in less than thirty minutes.

CHICKEN PIZZAIOLA

Pizzaiola is an Italian word meaning "in the style of pizza."  

In this recipe 'pizzas' are constructed atop boneless chicken breast cutlets.

HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN PIZZAIOLA

Chicken breast cutlets should be about ⅓ of an inch thick for this recipe. If you've got whole boneless chicken breasts, use a meat mallet or rolling pin to pound them to the desired thinness. Alternatively, use a sharp knife to carefully slice them in half horizontally.

  1. Set the thin chicken cutlets on a lightly oiled baking pan. 
  2. In a small saucepan, heat the gorgonzola cheese with a little water to make it spreadable. 
  3. Coat each chicken cutlet with a layer of gorgonzola. Add shredded mozzarella, chopped fresh tomatoes, oregano, salt, and a drizzle of olive oil.
  4. Bake the chicken in a 375ºF oven for ten minutes. Turn the heat up to 'broil' and cook for 3-4 minutes longer, until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melty with some browned spots.

how to make chicken pizzaiola

Chicken pizzaiola comes out of the oven hot with cheeses melted and flavors melded and utterly irresistible.

how to make quick chicken pizzaiola

WHAT TO SERVE WITH CHICKEN PIZZAIOLA

Once you put the chicken pizzaiola in the oven, dinner will be ready in 15 minutes. So be sure to have your side dishes prepared in advance because chicken pizzaiola is best served hot and fresh from the oven. Here are some of my favorite sides with chicken pizzaiola.

  • Butter Lettuce Salad with Citrus Honey Vinaigrette
  • Italian Insalata tricolore
  • Chimichurri Broccoli Salad
  • Sautéed Spinach and Garlic

I discovered this delicious chicken pizzaiola recipe in Positano Italy. Chicken dinner doesn't get any easier than this. 15 minutes of prep, 13 minutes in the oven. Tender chicken cutlets with fresh tomatoes, herbs and melting cheeses l www.panningtheglobe.com

Here's the recipe for Quick Chicken Pizzaiola. If you try this recipe I hope you'll come back to leave a comment and a star rating. I'd love to know what you think!

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This quick chicken pizzaiola recipe comes direct from Southern Italy. It's totally delicious and it takes just 15 minutes to prep and 15 minutes in the oven. Boneless, skinless chicken cutlets are topped with chopped fresh tomatoes, herbs and two cheeses, and baked. So simple and so good!

Chicken Pizzaiola


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5 from 1 reviews

  • Author: Lisa
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
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Description

Quick and delicious baked chicken with two cheeses, fresh tomatoes and herbs

Adapted from a Slow Cooking Positano recipe


Ingredients

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  • Cooking oil or spray, to coat the baking pan
  • 6 4-ounce chicken breast cutlets. Cutlets should be about ⅓-inch thick.
  • ¾ cup gorgonzola crumbles (3 ounces)
  • ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (3 ounces)
  • 5-6 ripe plum tomatoes, cut into ¼-inch dice. (about 2 cups)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Fresh ground pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375ºF and set a rack in the center  position. Lightly oil a rimmed baking sheet or roasting pan. Arrange the chicken cutlets in the pan, spaced evenly apart.
  2. Heat the gorgonzola with 2 teaspoons of water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the cheese is melted and creamy. Remove from heat and let it cool for 5 minutes or so. If necessary, whisk a teaspoon or two of water into the gorgonzola mixture. It should be thin enough to spread over the chicken but thick enough that it won't drip off. Divide the melted  cheese among the chicken cutlets, spreading it with the back of the spoon. Sprinkle the mozzarella evenly over the top of each breast, next add the chopped tomatoes, then the oregano and salt. Drizzle the 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the chicken.
  3. Bake the chicken for 10 minutes at 375º and then turn the heat up to broil and continue cooking for 4-5 minutes longer, checking every minute, until the cheese is brown and bubbly in spots and the chicken is cooked through. Sprinkle with pepper, to taste. Serve immediately.
  • Prep Time: 12 mins
  • Cook Time: 13 mins
  • Category: Main dish
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: Italian

Keywords: Baked chicken cutlets with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella and gorgonzola

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Filed Under: All Recipes, Chicken, Europe, Italy, Lunch and Brunch, main course, Quick and Easy Tagged With: easy weeknight dinner, gluten-free

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  1. Alex G

    January 28, 2019 at 11:05 am

    The Gorgonzola takes these to the next level!

    ★★★★★

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  2. Lisa Ann

    February 24, 2016 at 1:28 pm

    I just tried this last nite. Made a couple changes because I don't like gorgonzola but it was easy, inexpensive and quite delicious- Thanks

    Reply
  3. Maria at Your Wellness Matters

    August 11, 2015 at 10:31 pm

    I made this for diner tonight and boy was it DELICIOUS!! Thank you so much for sharing such great recipes.

    Reply
  4. Rachel (Rachel's Kitchen NZ)

    August 11, 2015 at 9:18 pm

    Oh, yummo - Lisa - will tuck this away for the tomato season:-)

    Reply
  5. Laurel

    August 11, 2015 at 7:29 pm

    I can't wait to try! I think Lauren at Italian Cooking Vacations is the sister of my good friend Gina!!

    Reply
    • Lisa

      August 17, 2015 at 9:48 am

      Laurel I hope you enjoy the chicken. So funny that your friend is Lauren's sister - Gina must go on lots of great vacations with amazing food!

      Reply
  6. Carol at Wild Goose Mama

    August 11, 2015 at 6:57 pm

    Dang!!!! Another winner!!!!!

    Reply
  7. Beth

    August 10, 2015 at 10:18 am

    As ever, this looks incredibly good... but alas, I do not like gorgonzola at all. Do you think this would work with goat cheese or feta? I'll probably try anyway, but would appreciate your thoughts on a cheese alternative. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Lisa Goldfinger

      August 10, 2015 at 11:36 am

      Hi Beth, I think feta cheese would be a great substitute! It will probably melt the same way the gorgonzola does - just add a little more water, if you need to, so that it's spreadable.

      Reply

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