Description
This Italian Dressing Chicken recipe is a simple yet flavorful dish that is perfect for a quick and delicious dinner. The chicken breasts are marinated in a zesty Italian dressing mixture and then cooked to juicy perfection. Serve this dish with your favorite sides for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Italian Dressing Marinade:
- 1 cup Italian dressing
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: In a bowl, combine Italian dressing, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate Chicken: Place chicken breasts in a resealable bag or shallow dish and pour marinade over them. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, preferably 2 hours.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off, and cook for 6–7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Serve hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add sliced bell peppers or onions to the skillet while cooking.
- You can also bake the chicken at 375°F for 25–30 minutes instead of skillet cooking.
- Use store-bought or homemade Italian dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Marinating, Searing
- Cuisine: American, Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 12 grams
- Saturated Fat: 2 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 2 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 38 grams
- Cholesterol: 115 milligrams
