By Becky Hardin
Published Jun 21, 2022
Enjoy a juicy, flavorful entree with this easy Baked Italian Chicken. Not only can you season it with ease, but it also bakes in no time, leaving you with a satisfying meal to enjoy with family and friends.
Italian Dressing Chicken
If you’re looking for a new and easy way to prepare chicken, this Baked Italian Chicken recipe is so simple. All you need is a few simple ingredients and your chicken to make something that you can pair with a bunch of different side dishes.
Why You’ll Love this Italian Chicken Recipe:
- IT’S SO SIMPLE: Making flavorful, juicy chicken doesn’t have to be a challenge. Try this recipe to make the easiest, most enjoyable meal possible.
- IT’S SUPER FLAVORFUL: This chicken is the kind that melts in your mouth and leaves an incredible taste on your tongue.
- VERSATILE : The juicy, tasty chicken is so good that you can pair it with tons of different sides, including pasta, potatoes, and rice.
Enjoy the savory taste of this homemade Baked Italian Chicken. It’s such a simple recipe that will leave you with the most enjoyable meal ever.
How to Make Baked Italian Chicken
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- Set your oven to 425 degrees F.
- Place the raw chicken in a 9×13 baking dish.
- Grab a bowl and mix your Italian dressing with garlic powder before pouring it all over the chicken.
- Bake in the oven for up to 35 minutes, checking the internal temperature with a thermometer.
- Remove from the oven, sprinkle parmesan cheese on top, and place back in the oven for a minute or two to get that crisp cheese coating.
Chicken breast is definitely the best to use. Be sure to select boneless, skinless chicken because it’s easier to work with and will taste great.
If you don’t have chicken breast, you can use chicken thighs as an alternative. However, I personally prefer this dish when made with chicken breasts.
While you can use frozen chicken, expect the baking time to take a bit longer because it needs to cook all the way through. You’ll need to extend the time your chicken spends in the oven.
Any kind of zesty store bought or homemade Italian dressing works great. I love this homemade Italian dressing recipe .
Serving Suggestions
- The chicken tastes amazing when served with any pasta of your choice, such as spaghetti or fettuccine.
- You can enjoy this Italian baked chicken with a side of creamy mashed potatoes with parmesan cheese added on top.
- Broccoli is a great vegetable to pair with the chicken and your side, whether you choose pasta, potatoes, or something else.
When you want to make a homemade meal without spending too much time in the kitchen, try this Baked Italian Chicken recipe. It’s flavorful and goes great with lots of sides.
Tips!
- Always use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken before you serve it. It should reach 165 degrees F.
- Feel free to use any brand of Italian dressing that you prefer. Kraft is one great option. However, Kroger makes a version of Italian dressing that is SO good, too!
- If you want to make your chicken a bit spicy, you can add some red pepper chili flakes to the mixture.
Enjoy this tasty Baked Italian Chicken. It has the perfect taste and texture and even stores well in the fridge so that you can eat leftovers!
How long do leftovers last?
Store chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
What is the best way to reheat leftover chicken?
To avoid dry, chewy chicken, skip the microwave and use the oven instead. Place chicken into an oven safe baking dish, loosely cover with foil, and reheat in the oven at 350°F for about 15 minutes.
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If you make this recipe be sure to upload a photo in the comment section below or leave a rating. Enjoy!
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ▢ 1 cup Italian salad dressing
- ▢ ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ▢ ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ▢ 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Place 4 raw chicken breasts in a 9×13-inch baking dish. 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- In a small bowl, mix the Italian dressing and garlic powder together. 1 cup Italian salad dressing, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Pour the dressing evenly over all chicken breasts.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F. Be sure to check the middle of the thickest part of the breast.
- Remove the chicken from the oven. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over all 4 chicken breasts. Place the pan back into the oven and bake for 5 more minutes or until the cheese creates a lightly golden crust. ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Remove the chicken from the oven and serve hot. Drizzle with extra dressing from the bottom of baking dish and garnish with fresh parsley. 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
Becky’s Tips
- Storage: Store chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
- Dressing: Any kind of zesty store bought or homemade Italian dressing works great. I love this homemade Italian dressing recipe .
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Baked Italian Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Italian salad dressing
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Place 4 raw chicken breasts in a 9x13-inch baking dish. 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- In a small bowl, mix the Italian dressing and garlic powder together. 1 cup Italian salad dressing, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Pour the dressing evenly over all chicken breasts.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F. Be sure to check the middle of the thickest part of the breast.
- Remove the chicken from the oven. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over all 4 chicken breasts. Place the pan back into the oven and bake for 5 more minutes or until the cheese creates a lightly golden crust. ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Remove the chicken from the oven and serve hot. Drizzle with extra dressing from the bottom of baking dish and garnish with fresh parsley. 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
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Notes
- Storage: Store chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
- Dressing: Any kind of zesty store bought or homemade Italian dressing works great. I love this homemade Italian dressing recipe .
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
