Best 7 Simple Italian Baked Chicken Recipes

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**Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to Italy through our collection of simple yet delectable baked chicken recipes. Embark on a flavor-filled adventure as we present a variety of dishes that capture the essence of Italian cuisine. From the classic Chicken Parmesan to the aromatic Chicken Cacciatore, each recipe promises a unique taste experience. Indulge in the crispy golden crust of our Parmesan-crusted Chicken, or savor the succulent Chicken Florentine smothered in a creamy spinach sauce. Craving something hearty? Our Chicken and Potato Bake offers a comforting blend of tender chicken, roasted potatoes, and a savory herb-infused broth. And for a delightful twist, try our Chicken Piccata, where succulent chicken breasts are pan-fried and tossed in a tangy lemon-butter sauce. Each recipe is carefully curated to ensure an explosion of flavors, making your taste buds dance with joy. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a novice in the kitchen, our recipes are designed for ease and convenience, guaranteeing a delightful culinary experience every time.**

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ITALIAN BAKED CHICKEN AND PASTINA



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup pastina pasta (or any small pasta)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup cubed chicken breast (1-inch cubes)
1/2 cup diced onion (about 1/2 a small onion)
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
1 cup shredded mozzarella
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1 tablespoon butter, plus more for buttering the baking dish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until just tender, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Drain pasta into a large mixing bowl.
  • Meanwhile, put the olive oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 3 minutes. Add the onions and garlic, stirring to combine, and cook until the onions are soft and the chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes more. Put the chicken mixture into the bowl with the cooked pasta. Add the canned tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. Place the mixture in a buttered 8 by 8 by 2-inch baking dish. In a small bowl mix together the bread crumbs and the Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle over the top of the pasta mixture. Dot the top with small bits of butter. Bake until the top is golden brown, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432 calorie, Fat 19 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Cholesterol 49 milligrams, Sodium 674 milligrams, Carbohydrate 44 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 21 grams, Sugar 6 grams

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

ITALIAN BAKED CHICKEN



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This recipe is great for those of us who suffer from 'picky kid syndrome.' You can slice the chicken into strips for even more dinner time fun. Serve with scalloped potatoes and green beans for a wholesome meal. Enjoy!

Provided by Amy Valiante

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon butter
¾ cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
¼ cup flax seed meal
3 tablespoons grated Romano cheese
1 tablespoon dried parsley
3 eggs, beaten
½ cup all-purpose flour
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly coat a medium baking dish with the butter.
  • In a shallow dish, mix the bread crumbs, flax seed, Romano cheese, and parsley. Place the beaten eggs and flour in 2 separate shallow bowls. Dredge chicken in the flour, dip in eggs, and press into the bread crumb mixture to coat. Arrange coated chicken in the prepared baking dish.
  • Cover, and bake 40 minutes in the preheated oven, or until chicken juices run clear. Turn on the oven broiler. Remove cover, and broil chicken 5 minutes, until coating is lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19.7 g, Cholesterol 170.4 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 35.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 387.6 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

TENDER ITALIAN BAKED CHICKEN



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Flavorful and moist baked chicken.

Provided by Barb Eisel

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

¾ cup mayonnaise
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¾ teaspoon garlic powder
¾ cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • In a bowl, mix the mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, and garlic powder. Place bread crumbs in a separate bowl. Dip chicken into the mayonnaise mixture, then into the bread crumbs to coat. Arrange coated chicken on a baking sheet.
  • Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until chicken juices run clear and coating is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 553.9 calories, Carbohydrate 17.1 g, Cholesterol 91.6 mg, Fat 39.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 31.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 768.3 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

SIMPLE ITALIAN BAKED CHICKEN



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I made this last night, "winging it" with stuff on hand. My husband said it was perfect and to make it again without changing a single thing. (I'm kind of known for inconsistent results due to making small changes that turn out badly). So to make sure I CAN make this again, I'm posting it. Hope you like it, too. It's super simple.

Provided by Meredith K.

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons v 8 vegetable juice or 2 tablespoons tomato juice
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
salt and pepper
1/2-3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, grated (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Liberally salt and pepper BOTH sides of the chicken breast halves.
  • Arrange chicken pieces in a glass baking dish just big enough to hold them without the pieces touching each other or the sides of the dish.
  • In a microwave-safe measuring cup or bowl, heat butter and V-8 just enough for the butter to melt. (About 20 seconds on high).
  • Stir in garlic powder, basil and oregano, crushing the dried herbs with your fingers as you add them to release more flavor.
  • Pour butter-juice-herb mixture over the chicken, turning the chicken as necessary for complete coverage.
  • Bake, uncovered, for 25 minutes.
  • If using the mozzarella, sprinkle it evenly over the chicken AFTER removing from the oven.
  • Tent loosely with foil to melt the cheese and keep warm until serving.

ITALIAN BAKED CHICKEN



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For a casual get-together, this saucy herbed chicken is a terrific choice. Serve it over angel hair pasta for a delicious dinner that's special enough for company. -Marcello Basco, Deerfield Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
5 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup tomato puree
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
4 slices mozzarella cheese
4 tomato slices
4 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
Hot cooked angel hair pasta
Minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, salt and pepper; add chicken, one piece at a time, and shake to coat. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown chicken in 2 tablespoons oil on each side. Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. , In the same skillet, saute garlic in remaining oil for 1 minute. Stir in the broth, tomato puree, basil and oregano. Bring to a boil. Pour mixture over chicken., Cover and bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. , Remove chicken and set aside. Pour sauce into a small bowl and keep warm. Return chicken to the pan; top with mozzarella and tomato. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. , Bake, uncovered, for 6-8 minutes or until cheese is melted. Arrange pasta on a large serving platter; top with chicken. Pour sauce over chicken and sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477 calories, Fat 23g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 125mg cholesterol, Sodium 1124mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 46g protein.

SIMPLE ITALIAN CHICKEN



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Feel free to do what I did when I first came upon this recipe...play with the herb ingredients until they suit your family's taste.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
3 tablespoons butter, softened
Hot cooked brussels sprouts, optional

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, combine Parmesan cheese, oregano, parsley, garlic salt and pepper. Dip chicken breasts in melted butter, then coat with Parmesan mixture. Place in a greased 9-in. square baking dish. Drizzle with any remaining butter. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 15-20 minutes or until the chicken juices run clear. Serve with brussels sprouts if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Use a flavorful marinade. The marinade will help the chicken stay moist and flavorful during baking. Some good options for a simple Italian marinade include olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs such as basil, oregano, and thyme.
  • Don't overcrowd the baking dish. Make sure there is enough space between the chicken pieces so that they can cook evenly. If the chicken is too crowded, it will steam instead of bake.
  • Roast the chicken at a high temperature. This will help to create a crispy skin and juicy meat. A good target temperature is 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken. The chicken is done cooking when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the chicken rest before serving. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the meat, making it more tender and flavorful.

Conclusion:

Italian baked chicken is a simple and delicious dish that is perfect for any occasion. With a flavorful marinade, crispy skin, and juicy meat, this chicken is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for an easy and delicious weeknight meal, give this recipe a try.

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