Recipe For Chicken With Italian Dressing Mix

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Want a really no-fuss dinner where you need nothing special in the way of ingredients and that has almost zero prep work? Oh and most importantly, that it’s awesomely delicious? Then here’s the recipe.

I saw this kicking around Pinterest. It wasn’t from a website or recipe page, simply somebody who took a pic with their phone and put the recipe & method in the description. This gal is my kind of cook! I looked but she didn’t have anything else of her own in her profile.

There was nothing else but the chicken in the recipe. I tossed in some orphaned mushrooms I had in the crisper–naturally I overbought again on a sale.

Homemade Italian Dressing

Now if you want to make this a truly “one-dish” complete meal, I’d suggest tossing in some fresh or frozen whole green beans. The green beans will get a lovely flavor not just from roasting them, but from the chicken coating–which all that amounts to is brown sugar and dry Italian salad dressing mix.

I know I say this ALL the time, but it still amazes me at how very few simple ingredients can produce the most tasty meals. Again, this is another one of those meals. Most of us have brown sugar on hand and I would venture a guess that many also have a packet of Italian dressing mix in the cupboard too.

You can use either boneless skinless breasts or thighs in this. Either will work, and I used thighs here. OK, mine had bone in them, but I did remove the skin. Unless they are on sale, boneless skinless thighs are pricy. My store had regular thighs on sale for 88 cents per pound and that’s what’s in the pictures. I guess I could have de-boned them myself, but I’ve gotten way too lazy for that!! The juice from this is just lovely–not greasy nor fatty because the skin and most of the fat is removed from the chicken. It makes a great dipping sauce!

Italian Chicken Marinade

If you want a more zesty flavor, then I would suggest using a bolder variety of Italian dressing. I know you can get “zesty” and there’s even a garlic-lover’s variety. Those would work SO well here. Next I’m going to try it with ranch dressing mix–but before I do, I will mix some of it with brown sugar and see how it tastes. If the sugar/dry seasoning tastes good, so will the chicken.

To make a complete meal in the pan, add 1 lb fresh or frozen whole green beans to bake along with the chicken.

Two Ingredient + 30 Minute Zesty Italian Chicken

Copyright © Judith Hannemann aka The Midnight Baker 2022. All Rights Reserved. No part of this website may be reproduced without The Midnight Baker's express consent.Italian dressing chicken is one of the easiest and most delicious chicken recipes. Chicken breasts are marinated in Italian salad dressing then topped with parmesan cheese and baked until incredibly juicy and flavorful. You will LOVE this recipe!

If you've ever wondered if you can marinate chicken in Italian dressing, the answer is a big, loud YES! The dressing makes an ideal marinate as it has oil, acid, and flavor – the three things every marinade needs.

And not only is the chicken marinated in Italian dressing but it's also cooked in it, too. This makes the chicken breasts both incredibly flavorful and unbelievably juicy. It really is the best easy chicken recipe.

Homemade Zesty Italian Dressing Mix

This is one of the easiest recipes on The Endless Meal AND one of the tastiest. We love to use our homemade Italian salad dressing to make this chicken. The flavor is perfect! Often, we'll make a double batch of the dressing so we can use the leftovers on salad for the next few weeks.

Our homemade Italian salad dressing is amazing in this recipe. It only takes about 5 minutes to make, and if you double the batch, you can use the rest on salads all week.

Chicken that is marinated in an acid (like the vinegar and lemon juice in Italian dressing) can be marinated for up to 24 hours. Beyond that point, the meat starts to break down, and the texture will change.

Lazy Chicken Dinner.

But don't worry if you haven't thought ahead. Even a 10-minute marinade, while your oven comes up to temperature, will still give the chicken a lot of flavor.

Baked

Pro tip: after dinner tonight, put some chicken breasts and Italian salad dressing into a bowl in your fridge, and they'll be ready to go for dinner tomorrow!

Cooked chicken will keep well for 3-4 days in your fridge. For the best taste, reheat it in some of the sauce.

Zesty Italian Chicken Recipe

We love to serve this recipe with a big green salad tossed in an Italian vinaigrette and a side of roast potatoes. But there are lots of options for what to serve with this chicken. Here are a few other sides that go well:

While marinating the chicken does give it extra flavor, if you're short on time you can simply pour the dressing over the chicken and let it marinate while your oven heats.

Serving: 1 chicken breast , Calories: 324 kcal (16%) , Carbohydrates: 8 g (3%) , Protein: 29 g (58%) , Fat: 19 g (29%) , Saturated Fat: 5 g (31%) , Polyunsaturated Fat: 7 g , Monounsaturated Fat: 5 g , Trans Fat: 1 g , Cholesterol: 83 mg (28%) , Sodium: 906 mg (39%) , Potassium: 483 mg (14%) , Sugar: 6 g (7%) , Vitamin A: 163 IU (3%) , Vitamin C: 2 mg (2%) , Calcium: 152 mg (15%) , Iron: 1 mg (6%)

Italian Seasoning Chicken

Hi, I'm Kristen! I LOVE everything to do with food: making it, taking pictures of it, and (the best part) eating it. ♡♡♡Italian Dressing Chicken requires just two ingredients, so it’s an easy baked juicy and flavorful chicken recipe. Simply marinate the chicken in the dressing then bake or grill!

Enjoy this easy chicken breast recipe for dinner tonight. Consider serving it along with Easy Tomato Fettuccini, Roasted Green Beans, or Mashed Potatoes. Your family will devour it and ask for more.

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My mom made this recipe many times when I was growing up. I understand why it frequented her recipe rotation. To make it requires poking the chicken with a fork, marinating, and then baking. So easy for a weeknight dinner!

Baked Whole Chicken Wings With Italian Dressing Recipe

The Italian Dressing Chicken marinade is a bottle of your favorite brand dressing. I prefer Kraft Zesty Italian or the Wishbone brand. But, you could use a store brand or even a homemade version.

Any piece of chicken will work for this recipe. Consider using thighs or breasts. We always have chicken breasts in our freezer so, I use them most of the time.

It’s best to marinate for 6 to 8 hours. But, you can leave the chicken in the marinade for up to two days. You risk it going bad any longer than that.

Slow Cooker Creamy Italian Chicken

If you have leftovers, go ahead and place them in an air-tight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days. If you prefer to freeze the leftovers, they will last for about two months.

Yes, this chicken recipe is great for a freezer meal. You can store the uncooked chicken in the Italian dressing for a few weeks.

Absolutely! I have used this chicken recipe for grilled chicken often. I always discard the marinade and am sure the chicken reaches proper temp. The results are amazing also.

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Homemade Italian Dressing Mix Recipe

First, poke the chicken on both sides with a fork. If you forget this step, it will not be an issue. I find that poking the chicken allows more of the marinade to seep in and give more juice and flavor.

Next, place chicken into a zipped bag. Then, pour the Italian dressing on chicken. Now, put in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 30 minutes. If you have time, it’s best to let it sit for 6 hours or so. This recipe works well without marinating too!

When ready to bake, add the chicken along with the marinade to an oven-safe baking dish. Bake for about 45 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.

Easy Zesty Italian Chicken Recipe

Let’s chat about bottom of the jar chicken, aka Italian dressing chicken. A simple chicken breast recipe doesn’t always turn out very flavorful and that’s kind of annoying

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