Best 13 Easy Italian Chicken Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey to the heart of Italy with our collection of easy and delectable Italian chicken recipes. Discover the secrets of preparing succulent chicken dishes infused with authentic Italian flavors. From classic favorites to modern twists, our recipes cater to every taste and skill level. Embark on a flavor-filled adventure as you explore the diverse regions of Italy through these mouthwatering chicken creations. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and impress your loved ones with these authentic Italian chicken recipes.

**Recipes included:**

1. **Tuscan Chicken with Lemon and Herbs:** Embark on a culinary expedition to Tuscany with this flavorful chicken dish. Tender chicken breasts are marinated in a vibrant blend of lemon, garlic, fresh herbs, and olive oil, creating a symphony of Mediterranean flavors.

2. **Chicken Parmesan:** Experience the classic Italian-American comfort food at its finest. Juicy chicken breasts are coated in a crispy parmesan crust and smothered in a rich tomato sauce, resulting in a dish that is both indulgent and comforting.

3. **Chicken Cacciatore:** Dive into the rustic charm of Italian countryside cooking with this hearty chicken cacciatore. Tender chicken pieces are braised in a flavorful sauce made with tomatoes, bell peppers, and aromatic herbs, offering a medley of textures and flavors.

4. **Chicken Piccata:** Savor the bright and tangy flavors of this classic Italian dish. Chicken breasts are sautéed in a luscious lemon-butter sauce, complemented by the zest of capers, creating a delightful balance of flavors.

5. **Chicken Marsala:** Embark on a culinary journey to Sicily with this elegant chicken marsala. Chicken breasts are seared until golden brown and then simmered in a rich Marsala wine sauce, infused with mushrooms and herbs, resulting in a dish that is both sophisticated and satisfying.

Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary adventure, our easy Italian chicken recipes will guide you through each step, ensuring a delicious and authentic Italian meal every time.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASY ITALIAN CHICKEN II



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Chicken breasts marinated in Italian-style salad dressing, then baked! It is the easiest and most delicious meal ever and my husband thinks I slave all day to make it!

Provided by MARIONROWE

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 2h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 2

6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (16 ounce) bottle Italian-style salad dressing

Steps:

  • To Marinate: Pour salad dressing into a large, resealable plastic bag. Add chicken breasts, seal bag and shake to coat. Place in refrigerator for at least 1 hour or overnight (the longer you marinate, the more taste the chicken will absorb).
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Remove chicken from bag, discarding remaining marinade. Place chicken in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear. Note: Turn chicken occasionally while baking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344.3 calories, Carbohydrate 7.7 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 22.4 g, Protein 27.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 1296.1 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

EASY BAKED ITALIAN CHICKEN



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Easy and yummy! Dump it all in a pan and bake. Serve with potato bakers done in same oven for a wonderful meal.

Provided by Marie

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 1/2 lbs chicken
salt and pepper
poultry seasoning
1/2 cup oil
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
2 cloves minced garlic

Steps:

  • Mix together oil, vinegar and garlic in a covered jar and shake well.
  • Arrange chicken in a shallow baking pan and sprinkle with salt, pepper and poultry seasoning.
  • Pour oil and vinegar mixture over chicken and bake at 350° for about an hour or until done.

EASY ITALIAN CHICKEN MARINADE



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This recipe is great on grilled chicken! The vinegar helps create a tender meat, so the longer it marinates, the better. A favorite of mine is to grill chicken using this, slice it into strips, and serve with pasta (this goes great with my "Béchamel (White Sauce)" recipe!). This marinade tastes just as good without the Montreal Chicken Seasoning, so if you're out of it, don't stress!

Provided by ABfan13

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 5m

Yield 1/4 cup, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons vinegar (apple cider works well)
1 tablespoon Montreal chicken seasoning
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts

Steps:

  • Whisk all ingredients together in a small bowl until combined.
  • Completely cover each chicken breast with marinade. Store in gallon-size ziplock baggies, Tupperware containers, or other sealable, air-tight container. Marinate chicken for at least 4 hours or overnight.

EASY SLOW COOKER ITALIAN CHICKEN SANDWICHES



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This is a easy 5 ingredient recipe that tastes like a million. Great served on a crusty roll, toasted with garlic butter and provolone cheese.

Provided by Cheryl B from Kanka

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 6h10m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
1 2/3 ounces Italian salad dressing mix
2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (8 ounce) jar of mild giardiniera

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in order of listing in slow cooker, and cook on low for 6 hours.
  • Remove breast meat from slow cooker and shred with two forks. Return shredded meat back to slow cooler to reheat in warm liquid. Serve on italian bread or rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96.1, Fat 2.3, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 45.3, Sodium 343.6, Carbohydrate 0.8, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.2, Protein 16.8

EASY ITALIAN CHICKEN AND POTATO BAKE



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Skip the cutting board and get dinner on the table in less than an hour with this fresh, delicious one-dish wonder!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups fresh baby spinach
1 box (4.7 oz) Betty Crocker™ scalloped potatoes
3/4 cup boiling water
3/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 1/4 lb)
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (2 oz)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish or 3-quart casserole with cooking spray.
  • Spread spinach in baking dish. In medium bowl, stir Potatoes, Sauce Mix, boiling water, milk and 1 tablespoon of the butter. Spread potato mixture over spinach. Place chicken breasts on potato mixture. Drizzle chicken with remaining tablespoon of butter; sprinkle with Italian seasoning and salt. Place tomatoes around chicken in dish.
  • Bake uncovered 25 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 3 to 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F). Let stand 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 46 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1140 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

EASY ITALIAN CHICKEN



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Easy, best ever garlic Italian chicken! If desired, serve with plain white rice and a green vegetable such as broccoli or green beans.

Provided by Lottie Greer

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 chicken legs, halved
4 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
salt to taste
½ cup water

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown the chicken pieces in oil and cook for about 15 minutes over medium heat.
  • Crush garlic cloves and squeeze over chicken. Cover skillet and cook over low heat for 10 minutes each side. Remove cover, sprinkle with red pepper flakes and salt to taste, add water and simmer over low heat until water evaporates and the chicken pieces are sticky and yummy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.2 calories, Carbohydrate 3.9 g, Cholesterol 105.2 mg, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 30.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 99.1 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

EASY ITALIAN CHICKEN AND POTATO SLOW COOKER RECIPE



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Serve over warm toasted Italian or sour dough bread. Add a dash of parsley to make this dish an attractive meal at any dinner party. Serve over whole wheat pasta, traditional pasta or gnocchi to turn this meal into the perfect Sunday dinner. Turn the leftovers into a chicken and potato Italian sandwich. Drain the majority of the thin juice. Place on toasted sour dough bread, add mozzarella cheese and a dash of fresh basil. Bake until the cheese is melted. Serve over ready made garlic croutons.

Provided by muffin-maker

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 8h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (26 ounce) can spaghetti sauce
1 cup of chopped portabella mushroom
1 lb of cubed boneless skinless chicken
1 (8 ounce) bag of shredded mozzarella cheese
6 red potatoes, washed cut into 1 inch pieces
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup diced onion
1 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese
1/4 cup of chopped red pepper
1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Combine chicken broth, spaghetti sauce, potatoes, onion, red pepper, crushed tomatoes, basil, chicken and mushrooms into a slow cooker. Stir to mix all ingredients.
  • Cook in the slow cooker on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
  • Add the ½ of the mozzarella cheese (4 ounces) and gently stir.
  • Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese and parmigiano-reggiano cheese and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530.1, Fat 16.7, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 83.5, Sodium 1357.1, Carbohydrate 55.8, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 17.4, Protein 38.9

EASY ITALIAN CHICKEN PIE



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Make and share this Easy Italian Chicken Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mydesigirl

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 45m

Yield 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1/3 cup green bell peppers or 1/3 cup red bell pepper, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1/2 cup pizza sauce
1 (4 ounce) package pizza cheese or 1 (4 ounce) package mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup Bisquick baking mix
1 cup milk
1 egg

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • Spray 9-inch pie pan.
  • Stir chicken, bell pepper, and pizza sauce in pie pan; arrange evenly.
  • Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Mix remaining ingredients in a small bowl until well blended.
  • Pour into pie pan.
  • Bake 20-25 minutes or until knife inserted comes out clean.
  • Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.4, Fat 8.7, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 87, Sodium 256.6, Carbohydrate 13.1, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 2.2, Protein 18.5

EASY ITALIAN CHICKEN



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A hearty Italian dish that's a lovely fresh tasting main course you can serve with pride and without fuss. Boneless skinless chicken breasts are convenient to thaw and cook quickly.-Joan Rose, Langley, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian stewed tomatoes
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/3 cup cold water
Hot cooked spaghetti

Steps:

  • In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°., Meanwhile, in a saucepan over medium heat, combine the tomatoes, mushrooms, basil and garlic powder; bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch and water; gradually add to tomato mixture. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve chicken with spaghetti; top with tomato sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 178mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EASY ITALIAN GARLIC CHICKEN



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You'll be surprised at how good the dry dressing flavors the chicken. The sugar in the dressing packet caramelizes the garlic.

Provided by Claire312

Categories     Chicken

Time 55m

Yield 4 breast halves, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 (8 ounce) bone-in skinless chicken breast halves
5 -10 cloves garlic, chopped (use more if desired)
1 packet Good Seasonings Italian salad dressing mix
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Place chicken breasts in casserole dish.
  • Sprinkle chopped garlic over chicken breasts.
  • Sprinkle packet of dry Good Seasons over garlic.
  • Pour balsamic vinegar evenly over chicken breasts.
  • Bake at 350 for about 45 to 50 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

EASY ITALIAN GRILL PAN CHICKEN



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This is something i just did one night when i couldnt get to the store and had a dinner party planned.

Provided by Boos Rachie

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 1 POUND, 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups salad dressing (italian)
5 boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons rosemary
1 cup wine (white)

Steps:

  • 1. put chicken dressing and rosemary in a container with a lid and marinade overnight or as long as you can. the longer the better.
  • 2. heat up some olive oil in the grill pan untill nice and hot.
  • 3.place chicken in and pour maranade over all the chicken in pan.
  • 4.thouroghly cook through about 15 mins on each side. cut open if needed to see if it is white inside -- white inside means done.

IMPOSSIBLY EASY ITALIAN CHICKEN PIE



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Satisfy your craving for pizza with an easy Italian-style chicken pie. It's loaded with cheese and authentic Italian seasonings.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h8m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cups cut-up cooked chicken
1 1/4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (5 ounces)
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1/2 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
1 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 eggs

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Grease 9-inch pie plate.
  • Sprinkle Parmesan cheese in pie plate. Mix chicken, 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese, the oregano, basil, garlic powder and tomato paste; spoon over Parmesan cheese.
  • Stir Bisquick mix, milk, pepper and eggs until blended. Pour over chicken mixture.
  • Bake 35 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake 5 to 8 minutes or longer or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 660 mg

EASY ITALIAN CHICKEN PIE



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Stuffed with your favorite Italian ingredients, this pie is topped with a Bisquick® crust that's baked golden and tender. It's an amazing combination that's also easy, especially if you're using up leftover chicken!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1/3 cup thinly sliced green or red bell pepper
1/2 cup pizza sauce
1 package (4 ounces) shredded Italian-style cheese blend, pizza cheese blend or mozzarella cheese (1 cup)
1/2 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
1 cup milk
1 egg

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 9-inch pie plate with cooking spray or grease with shortening.
  • Stir chicken, bell pepper and pizza sauce in pie plate; arrange evenly. Sprinkle with cheese. Stir remaining ingredients in small bowl with fork or wire whisk until blended. Pour into pie plate.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 500 mg

Tips:

  • Use a flavorful cut of chicken. Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or breasts will give your dish more flavor than boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
  • Marinate the chicken. This will help to tenderize the chicken and infuse it with flavor. You can use a simple marinade made with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs, or you can get creative and try a more complex marinade.
  • Cook the chicken over medium heat. This will help to prevent the chicken from drying out. If you are using a skillet, be sure to preheat it over medium heat before adding the chicken.
  • Do not overcrowd the skillet. If you overcrowd the skillet, the chicken will not cook evenly. Cook the chicken in batches if necessary.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the chicken is cooked through. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the chicken rest before serving. This will help the juices to redistribute throughout the chicken, making it more tender and flavorful.

Conclusion:

Easy Italian chicken is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served with a variety of sides. It is a great option for a quick and easy weeknight meal, or it can be dressed up for a special occasion. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your easy Italian chicken is cooked to perfection and bursting with flavor.

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