Description
Whip up Italian Chicken with just three simple ingredients that bring incredible flavor to your dinner table. Grab some chicken, herbs, and a splash of olive oil for a quick meal that’ll have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
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Main Proteins:
- 4 chicken breasts
Dairy:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Sauces/Seasonings:
- 1 cup Italian dressing
Instructions
- Warm your oven to a precise 375°F, creating the perfect environment for juicy chicken.
- Arrange 4 chicken breasts in a single layer inside a clean baking dish, ensuring they have enough space between them.
- Generously coat the chicken with 1 cup of Italian dressing, making sure every inch is covered for maximum flavor absorption.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and let the chicken roast for exactly 25 minutes, allowing the dressing to tenderize and infuse your meat.
- Carefully pull out the baking dish and immediately scatter 1 cup of shredded mozzarella across the surface of each chicken breast.
- Return the dish to the oven for a final 10-minute blast, watching the cheese transform into a golden, bubbly blanket that seals in all the delicious moisture.
Notes
- Choose boneless, skinless chicken breasts of similar size for even cooking.
- Use high-quality Italian dressing for the best flavor and ensure it coats the chicken completely.
- For a low-carb version, select a sugar-free Italian dressing and track your macros carefully.
- Pair with roasted vegetables or a light salad to create a balanced meal that everyone at the table will enjoy.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg