Swiss Chicken Cutlet Recipes

SWISS CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F(175 degrees C).
• In a 9x13 inch baking dish, layer the chicken breasts, soup and water. Top each breast with a slice of Swiss cheese, then top it all with the breadcrumbs. Cut the butter or margarine into pads and place them over the top of the casserole.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Let cool and serve.

SWISS CHEESE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, pepper and salt. Place a piece of cheese on each piece of chicken; tuck in ends and roll up. Secure with toothpicks. Roll in flour mixture. , In a large nonstick skillet, brown roll-ups in butter on each side over medium heat. Stir in the broth, wine or additional broth and oregano; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Remove toothpicks before serving.

SWISS CHICKEN CUTLETS IN OREGANO WINE SAUCE

Steps:

• Version 1: lot's of work, but impressive looking.
• Cut each cheese slice in half; place 1 half on top of each cutlet.
• Starting with the short end, tightly roll up cutlets, jelly-roll style.
• Tie securely with string.
• On waxed paper, combine flour and pepper.
• Mix well.
• Add cutlets; toss gently to coat.
• In a large nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
• Add cutlets; cook, turning frequently, until golden, about 3 minutes.
• Add broth, wine, and dried oregano to skillet.
• Increase heat; bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer thickened, about 10 to 12 minutes.
• Remove string.
• Garnish with parsley and oregano sprigs.
• To prepare the chicken rolls, tightly roll up cheese-topped cutlets, then tie securely with string so the rolls hold their shape during cooking.
• If cutlets are unavailable at your market, simply pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves between 2 sheets of waxed paper to a 1/4-inch thickness.
• Version 2: Much easier to make, tastes just as good!
• Follow directions as above, only don't bother to flatten the chicen or roll the cheese in side it.
• Simplly coat plain chicken breast in the flour pepper mixture, fry in the butter and cook as above.
• When chicken is almost done, top each brest with a half slice of cheese.
• When cheese melts, it's done.
• Very good served over rice.

THE BEST CHICKEN CUTLETS

Steps:

• Place a wire rack inside a rimmed baking sheet. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.
• Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise making 8 roughly equal pieces. (They should look like large chicken tenders.) Place one sheet of plastic wrap on a clean cutting board. Put one chicken piece in the center of the plastic wrap and top with another sheet. Pound the chicken with the flat side of a meat mallet, starting in the center and working your way to the edges, until the chicken is 1/4 inch thick. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
• Set up a standard breading station: mix the flour, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon granulated garlic, 1 teaspoon onion powder and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper and 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes if using, if using, in a shallow dish.
• Beat the eggs with 1 tablespoon water in a second shallow dish.
• Mix the panko, Pecorino-Romano, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, the remaining 1 teaspoon granulated garlic, the remaining 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes if using, in a third shallow dish.
• Dredge one piece of chicken in the flour mixture, turning to coat evenly. Shake off any excess, then dip into the egg mixture, turning to fully coat it on both sides. Let the excess egg drip off, then press the chicken firmly into the breadcrumb mixture, turning to coat on both sides and packing the crumbs into any crevices. Transfer the chicken back to the baking sheet and repeat with the remaining chicken pieces.
• Line a clean baking sheet with a clean wire rack. Heat 2 tablespoons of the unsalted butter and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add 2 pieces of chicken and cook until the breading is golden-brown and crisp and the chicken is just cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to the clean wire rack, season with salt and hold in the oven at 200 degrees F to keep warm. Wipe the skillet clean and repeat with the remaining butter, olive oil and chicken, making 4 batches in total.
• Serve with lemon wedges, if desired.

MOM'S SUPER THIN AND CRISPY CHICKEN CUTLETS

Steps:

• Beat the eggs and 1 tablespoon water in a shallow bowl. Set aside until ready to fry.
• In a food processor, pulse the breadcrumbs with the parsley, pecorino, granulated garlic and salt until just incorporated. Transfer the breadcrumbs to a shallow dish.
• Cut the chicken breasts in half crosswise. On a sturdy cutting board, place a piece of chicken between 2 pieces of plastic wrap. Using a mallet or other blunt object, pound the chicken into a flat piece about 1/8-inch to 1/4-inch thick. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
• Heat 1 cup olive oil to 350 degrees F in a 14-inch cast-iron pan with the garlic cloves. Line a sheet tray with a wire rack.
• Working in an assembly line, dredge the cutlets in the egg and then the breading. Double-bread by going back to the egg wash and back into the breading. Add the first piece of breaded chicken to the preheated oil along with 1/2 stick butter. Once the butter is mostly melted, add another piece of chicken. Fry until an internal temperature of 160 degrees F is reached, 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Add more oil and butter to the pan as needed while you fry the rest of your batches, allowing the oil to come back to heat between batches. Rest on the wire rack.
• Meanwhile, preheat a 10-inch cast-iron pan over medium-high heat until hot, then place the lemon halves, cut-side down, directly in the pan and allow to caramelize, 1 to 2 minutes. Reserve for garnish.
• Place the chicken cutlets on a large platter and garnish with freshly grated pecorino, parsley leaves and caramelized lemon halves.

SWISS CHICKEN CUTLETS

Steps:

• 1. Place one chicken breast half between two pieces of waxed paper. Flatten to 1/4 -inch thickness with a wooden mallet or a rolling pin. Peel off waxed paper. Sprinkle lightly with salt. Dip both sides in egg, coat with crumbs set aside. Repeat with remaining chicken pieces. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown chicken, a few pieces at a time, in oil for 2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned.2. In a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in flour. Cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes. Add cream, salt and pepper. Stirring, bring boil and boil until thickened. Stir in wine. Remove from heat.3. In a shallow 2 1/2 -quart baking dish, spread half of the sauce. Arrange chicken in dish and top with remaining sauce. Cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours if desired.4. Bake, covered, in a preheated 350° oven for 20 minutes. Sprinkle cheese over top and bake, uncovered, 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbly.

CHEESY SWISS-STUFFED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cut each cheese slice in half; place 1 half on top of each cutlet. Starting with a short end, tightly roll up cutlets, jelly-roll style. Tie securely with string.
• On waxed paper, combine flour and pepper. Mix well. Add cutlets; toss gently to coat.
• In a large nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add cutlets; cook turning frequently, until golden, about 3 minutes.
• Add broth, wine, and dried oregano to skillet. Increase heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until chicken is cooked through and sauce is slightly thickened, about 10 to 12 minutes. Place on a serving plate; remove string.

SWISS CHICKEN CASSEROLE I

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• Arrange chicken breasts in the baking dish. Place one slice of Swiss cheese on top of each chicken breast. Combine cream of chicken soup and milk in a medium bowl, and pour over chicken breasts. Sprinkle with stuffing mix. Pour melted butter over top, and cover with foil.
• Bake 50 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.

BAKED SWISS CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Place chicken in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, combine soup and wine; pour over chicken. Top with cheese and sprinkle with croutons. , Bake, uncovered, until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, 35-40 minutes.

SWISS CHICKEN CUTLETS

Steps:

• Place one chicken breast half between two pieces of waxed paper. Flatten to 1/4 -inch thickness with a wooden mallet or a rolling pin. Peel off waxed paper. Sprinkle lightly with salt. Dip both sides in egg, coat with crumbs set aside. Repeat with remaining chicken pieces. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown chicken, a few pieces at a time, in oil for 2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned.In a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, melt margarine. Stir in flour. Cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes. Add milk, salt and pepper. Stirring, bring boil and boil until thickened. Stir in wine. Remove from heat.In a shallow 2 1/2 -quart baking dish, spread half of the sauce. Arrange chicken in dish and top with remaining sauce. Cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours if desired.Bake, covered, in a preheated 350° oven for 20 minutes. Sprinkle cheese over top and bake, uncovered, 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbly.