These Oven Baked Chicken Cutlets make an easy dinner and are perfect to pair with pasta or vegetable side dishes for a tasty family dinner! This lightly breaded chicken cutlets recipe is the best way to cook chicken for a quick dinner that fills you up. This baked chicken cutlets recipe is one of those go-to dinner recipes that turns out perfectly every single time!
Why We Love Baked Chicken Cutlets
The thin chicken pieces are covered in an herbaceous crust that locks in all the juices and flavors. I love how easy this recipe is to master. After making it a few times, you'll be able to change it up without referencing the recipe.
To make this Italian chicken cutlets inspired recipe, I used thin-cut chicken breasts. Some stores label them as chicken breast tenders. You can also always slice some thick chicken breasts into thinner pieces.
Are You Looking For More Recipes Like Italian Chicken Cutlets?
If you're a fan of cooking chicken, then I have a bunch of other recipes you should try. My chicken fried rice is the perfect way to use leftover chicken. And for an easy family dinner, make Million Dollar Chicken Casserole, or try one of the filling dinner ideas below.
- Barbecue Chicken Flatbread
- Zucchini Ground Beef Casserole
- Mediterranean Flatbread
- Broccoli Rice and Cheese Chicken Casserole
How To Make Baked Italian Chicken Cutlets
Grab your skillet and chicken; here's how to make flavorful chicken breasts.
Ingredients You Will Need To Make Baked Chicken Breast Cutlets
Here's a quick look at the ingredients you will use. All of the exact amounts are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- Chicken breast, thinly sliced
- Olive oil
- Paprika
- Italian seasoning
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Salt
- Ground black pepper
- Chopped fresh parsley, optional for serving
Directions For How To Bake Chicken Cutlets
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Mix together paprika, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Sprinkle on both sides of the chicken cutlets and place into an ovenproof skillet or baking pan.
Drizzle one side of chicken with half of the olive oil. Flip the cutlets and drizzle with remaining oil.
Bake for 7 minutes, flip chicken over and bake for an additional 7 minutes. Remove from oven and let stand for 2 minutes. Serve topped with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
Serves 2
What to serve with Baked Chicken Cutlets
- Macaroni and Cheese - We have two variations of Macaroni and Cheese for you: Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese and Dutch Oven Mac and Cheese!
- Caprese Pasta Salad - If you're looking for something that you can make ahead of time, this easy pasta salad is a great choice to serve with this dinner!
- Zucchini Casserole - This Easy Zucchini Casserole has a ton of flavor and makes a great easy side dish for a well-rounded dinner!
- Dutch Oven Biscuits - Serve up this tasty chicken dinner with fluffy biscuits and herb butter!
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To print this Baked Chicken Cutlets recipe, click the printable recipe card below!
I know that many people still like to print out recipes and keep them in a recipe binder, or simply have the printed recipe sitting in front of them when it comes time to cook! You can also email this recipe!
Baked Chicken Cutlets
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds chicken breast thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- chopped fresh parsley optional for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Mix together paprika, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Sprinkle on both sides of the chicken cutlets and place into an ovenproof skillet or baking pan.
- Drizzle one side of chicken with half of the olive oil. Flip the cutlets and drizzle with remaining oil.
- Bake for 7 minutes, flip chicken over and bake for an additional 7 minutes. Remove from oven and let stand for 2 minutes. Serve topped with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
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