Best 7 Zesty Italian Dressing Chicken Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey to the heart of Italy with our delightful Zesty Italian Dressing Chicken recipe. This dish is a symphony of flavors, combining the vibrant tang of lemon and herbs with the savory richness of chicken, all enveloped in a tantalizing dressing. Our carefully curated collection of recipes offers a diverse range of options to suit every palate, from the classic Italian Dressing Chicken to tantalizing variations like Grilled Italian Dressing Chicken and even a refreshing Italian Dressing Chicken Salad. Each recipe is meticulously crafted to deliver an authentic Italian experience, using fresh, high-quality ingredients that capture the essence of this beloved cuisine.

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ZESTY ITALIAN CHICKEN



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Italian dressing and seasonings give this casual oven-baked chicken dish zing.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 pounds cut-up broiler-fryer chicken
1/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/4 cup zesty Italian dressing
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Place chicken, skin sides down, in ungreased rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches.
  • Mix remaining ingredients. Brush half of mayonnaise mixture over chicken.
  • Cover and bake 30 minutes. Turn chicken; brush with remaining mayonnaise mixture. Bake uncovered about 30 minutes or until juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut. (If chicken begins to brown too quickly, cover with aluminum foil.) Discard any remaining mayonnaise mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 220 mg

ITALIAN DRESSING CHICKEN



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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!

Provided by Kristen Stevens

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup Italian dressing (try our homemade Italian dressing)
½ cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Lay the chicken in a baking dish just big enough to hold the chicken. (See notes.) Pour the Italian dressing over the top. Cover the chicken then place it into your fridge for up to 24 hours, turning the chicken over once halfway through marinating. (See notes.)
  • Remove the chicken from the fridge then preheat your oven to 420 degrees.
  • Bake the chicken, uncovered, for 25 minutes. Sprinkle the parmesan cheese evenly over the chicken breasts then continue to cook for another 5-10 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Serve with a few spoonfuls of the sauce in the baking dish over the top.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 chicken breast, Calories 324 kcal, Sugar 6 g, Sodium 906 mg, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 1 g, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 29 g, Cholesterol 83 mg, UnsaturatedFat 12 g

ZESTY CHICKEN AND RICE



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A dear friend gave me this recipe years ago. Italian dressing and seasoning add just the right amount of "zip" to ordinary chicken and rice.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 chicken breast halves (bone in)
1/3 cup Italian salad dressing
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 package (16 ounces) frozen broccoli, carrots and water chestnuts
2/3 cup uncooked long grain rice
1-1/4 teaspoons Italian seasoning

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Pour dressing over chicken. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20 minutes. Combine broth, vegetables, rice and Italian seasoning; pour over chicken., Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 30 minutes more or until chicken juices run clear and rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Fat 6g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 208mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ZESTY CHICKEN AND PASTA



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If getting your kids to eat broccoli seems impossible, try our veggies and chicken pasta. Ready in a flash, it can fit into a smart eating plan. Mission possible.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 25m

Yield Makes 6 servings, 1 cup each.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pkg. (8 oz.) fusilli pasta, uncooked
1/2 cup KRAFT Lite House Italian Dressing, divided
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups small broccoli florets
1 large red pepper, chopped
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
  • Meanwhile, heat 1/4 cup dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 5 min. or until done. Add vegetables and parsley; cook 5 min. or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Drain pasta; toss with chicken mixture and remaining dressing. Top with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 320 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 25 g

ZESTY CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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Broccoli, chicken and rice get a little "zip" from Italian salad dressing. Anyone who favors food with lots of flavor will enjoy this dish.-Dianne Spurlock, Dayton, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups uncooked instant rice
1 package (16 ounces) frozen broccoli cuts, thawed
1 medium onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
1-1/4 cups water
3/4 cup process cheese sauce
1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
1/2 cup 2% milk
Fresh red currants, optional

Steps:

  • Place rice in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with the broccoli, onion, celery, parsley and salt. Arrange chicken over vegetables. , In a large saucepan, combine the soup, water, cheese sauce, salad dressing and milk. Cook and stir until cheese sauce is melted and mixture is smooth. Pour over chicken. , Cover and bake at 375° for 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 170°. Garnish with red currants if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508 calories, Fat 20g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 1739mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 37g protein.

ZESTY SLOW COOKER CHICKEN BARBECUE



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Use your slow cooker to prepare this great twist on basic barbecue chicken. Throw the chicken breasts in frozen, and serve with baked potatoes.

Provided by Zanne

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 4h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 frozen skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (12 ounce) bottle barbeque sauce
½ cup Italian salad dressing
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a slow cooker. In a bowl, mix the barbecue sauce, Italian salad dressing, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour over the chicken.
  • Cover, and cook 3 to 4 hours on High or 6 to 8 hours on Low.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.5 calories, Carbohydrate 32.4 g, Cholesterol 60.8 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 1058.4 mg, Sugar 25.7 g

MARINATED ZESTY CHICKEN



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Add great, bold flavor to zesty chicken with mushrooms and basil. The melted cheese on top of our Marinated Zesty Chicken doesn't hurt either!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 lb.)
1/4 cup KRAFT Reduced Fat Parmesan Style Grated Topping
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Colby & Monterey Jack Cheeses

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Pour dressing over chicken in shallow glass dish; turn to evenly coat chicken. Refrigerate 1 hour to marinate.
  • Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Place grated topping in shallow dish. Add chicken; turn to evenly coat both sides of each breast. Place in single layer in shallow pan sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake 30 min. Meanwhile, cook mushrooms in skillet sprayed with cooking spray on high heat 3 min. or until tender, stirring frequently. Stir in basil.
  • Top chicken with mushrooms and shredded cheese; bake 5 min. or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 540 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 28 g

Tips:

  • For a crispier chicken, cook it over medium-high heat until the skin is golden brown and crispy.
  • If you don't have a meat thermometer, you can check the chicken's doneness by cutting into the thickest part of the thigh. The juices should run clear, not pink.
  • To make a lighter version of the dressing, use low-fat mayonnaise or yogurt.
  • You can also use this dressing on grilled or roasted vegetables.
  • For a more flavorful dressing, use fresh herbs like basil, oregano, or thyme.

Conclusion:

Zesty Italian dressing chicken is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is packed with flavor. The chicken is juicy and tender, and the dressing is tangy and flavorful. This dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family. Serve it with a side of roasted vegetables or salad for a complete meal.

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