Best Italian Style Chicken Recipes

FAMOUS HOMEMADE CHICKEN SOUP WITH MEATBALLS - ITALIAN STYLE

Steps:

• Rinse chicken and clean vegetables.
• Cut the tops off the carrots and remove onion skin but keep whole.
• Place chicken, vegetables, bullion, tomato sauce and enough water to cover in a large stock pot, covered, over high heat until it boils.
• Reduce heat and tilt lid to let soup simmer about 4 hours.
• Strain fat from top of broth.
• Carefully remove vegetables into a bowl to let cool.
• Carefully remove chicken, it's HOT! and let rest while you strain the broth through a metal strainer into a smaller pot.
• Mix all meatball ingredients together in a large bowl, being careful not to over-mix. In a large saucepan, add two or three generous ladles of chicken soup broth.
• Form small meatballs and cook in soup broth simmering until cooked, about 10 minutes. Add to strained broth.
• While meatballs are cooking, slice carrots and celery, and shred or slice chicken and add to strained broth.
• Now, I put some noodles into the bowl and add a ladle of soup on top and top it with grated cheese. (We're Italian. Cheese goes on everything.).
• I do not add the noodles to the soup directly because they tend to soak up all the broth , which make it difficult to eat as leftovers. This recipe makes enough for two nights for my family of 5. I freeze half for another time.

ITALIAN-STYLE ROASTED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Mix salt, rosemary, pepper, oregano, and basil together in a small bowl.
• Mix olive oil, vegetable oil, white wine, and garlic together in a large bowl. Stir in spice mixture. Rub all over chicken breasts. Transfer to a baking dish and scatter onion and mushrooms over the tops.
• Roast in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the chicken reads at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 40 to 45 minutes.
• While chicken is cooking, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain. Serve chicken and spaghetti together.

ITALIAN-STYLE CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a 4-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the carrot and fennel and cook for 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in the garlic and tomatoes.
• Stir in the broth and heat to a boil. Stir in the chicken and ditalini. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the pesto and parsley. Season as desired. Sprinkle with the cheese.

SAUCY ITALIAN STYLE CHICKEN THIGHS - CROCK POT

Steps:

• Place chicken in a 4 quart slow cooker.
• Combine remaining ingredients, stir well.
• Pour sauce over chicken and cook on low for 6 hours.

SAUTE OF CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI - ITALIAN STYLE

Steps:

• Bring salted water to a boil. Parboil the broccoli for a minute and remove. Add the penne and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente.
• In a large skillet heat the olive oil. When hot, add the onion and saute for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the chicken and saute, stirring continuously until no longer pink. Add the garlic and saute a few moments, then add the white wine, oregano and tomato sauce. Add the parboiled broccoli and simmer just to reheat. Season to taste with salt and pepper and garnish with Italian parsley. Drain penne and transfer to a bowl. Top with chicken and broccoli saute and serve.

POLLO ALLA CACCIATORA (ITALIAN HUNTER-STYLE CHICKEN)

Steps:

• Rinse the chicken pieces and pat them dry.
• Mix the flour, salt and pepper together in a large bowl. Toss the chicken pieces in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess, and set aside.
• Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high flame. Add a few chicken pieces at a time and brown them on both sides. Remove the chicken to a plate.
• Add the onions and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
• Add the garlic and mushrooms and sauté for another 3-4 minutes, or until the mushrooms are wilted and cooked through.
• Stir in the wine and tomatoes and simmer for a few minutes until cooked down somewhat. Then stir in the water or stock, herbs and salt and pepper to taste.
• Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
• Adjust seasoning to taste and serve with polenta or roasted potatoes.
• *Variations.
• Coniglio alla Cacciatora: use rabbit instead of chicken.
• Other possible additions: chopped bell peppers, chopped carrots, chopped celery, chopped oregano, bay leaves, juniper berries, dried porcini mushrooms, black olives, capers, 3 or 4 chopped anchovies.
• Use boneless, skinless chicken breast for a lower fat version.

CHICKEN FRANCESE, ITALIAN-STYLE

Steps:

• Place flour in a shallow bowl. Beat eggs in a separate shallow bowl. Coat each piece of chicken in flour; dip in beaten eggs to coat completely. Press chicken into flour again until evenly coated. Reserve remaining flour.
• Coat a skillet with olive oil and set over medium heat. Cook each piece of coated chicken in the hot olive oil until browned, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
• Combine chicken broth, white wine, butter, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until sauce is smooth, not allowing it to boil, about 5 minutes. Slowly sift 1 cup reserved flour into sauce while continually whisking until sauce thickens, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour sauce over chicken.
• Bake chicken in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 20 to 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

ITALIAN STYLE BREADED CHICKEN CUTLETS

Steps:

• 1. Season chicken cutlets with salt and pepper. Place 2 shallow bowls on a work surface. Add the breadcrumbs, cheese, parsley, garlic and salt and pepper to one bowl. Add the beaten eggs plus 1 tbsp of water to the second bowl.
• 2. Working with one cutlet at a time, dip the cutlet into the beaten eggs, lift and allow excess egg to drain off, then transfer to bread crumb mixture. With your hand, scoop bread crumbs on top of chicken and press lightly, turn chicken over and repeat to ensure a good layer of crumbs on both sides. Transfer the cutlet to a clean plate and repeat with remaining cutlets.
• 3. Add oil to a large skillet over medium high heat, enough to cover the bottom. I use a clad stainless steel for this but non-stick and cast iron work well also. If using cast iron, heat over medium heat.
• 4. Gently lower cutlets into the skillet and fry, adjusting heat as necessary for a steady, slight bubble until bottom is browned, about 3 - 4 minutes. Flip cutlets and fry until the other side is browned, about another 4 minutes.
• 5. Transfer to paper towels to drain and repeat with remaining cutlets. I keep them in the oven at 200° on a baking sheet lined with paper towels if we are going to eat them immediately.
• 6. *If you cannot find chicken cutlets at your local grocery, you can buy chicken breasts. Slice them in half the long way and then pound them out with a meat mallet or a heavy skillet.

ITALIAN STYLE CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir garlic until softened and golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Stir in lemon juice; set aside to cool.
• Toss chicken, fennel, celery, red onion, and parsley together in a large bowl.
• Stir in the cooled garlic and olive oil, mayonnaise, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper.
• Arrange arugula on a serving platter; serve chicken salad on arugula.

CHICKEN MEATBALLS, ITALIAN STYLE

Steps:

• Put chicken in freezer while you prepare other ingredients. Put Parmesan, parsley and onion in a food processor and process until everything is finely chopped. Add egg, chicken and a good sprinkle of salt and pepper, and continue to pulse until the chicken is coarsely ground - finer than chopped, but not much. Shape into one-inch meatballs, pressing no more than necessary.
• Put the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. One by one, dredge the meatballs in the flour and add to the oil. Cook, turning as necessary, until nicely browned all over, 10 to 15 minutes. Serve hot or at room temperature, with lemon wedges.

ITALIAN STYLE CHICKEN LIVERS WITH ORZO

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Drain and set aside.
• In a skillet, heat olive oil.
• Add onion and garlic and cook until soft.
• Add chicken livers in a single layer and saute until firm, about 10 minutes, turning once.
• Add wine and seasonings.
• Cover and simmer on LOW heat about 5-10 minutes, or until livers are no longer pink inside.
• Uncover and continue to simmer until wine is reduced by half.
• Toss with pasta, warm through, and serve immediately with parmesan cheese if desired.
• (NOTE) This recipe just evolved, and I usually do not measure, so proportions are approximate.
• Add more or less wine if desired, and if it seems like too much pasta, then don't add it all.
• I'd taste it first before you add the cheese.
• You might like it without.

ITALIAN STYLE CHICKEN, SAUSAGE & POTATO BAKE

Steps:

• Place chicken pieces, sausage links and quartered potatoes in large baking pan.
• Sprinkle with garlic powder, oregano, salt, pepper and Italian grated cheese to taste.
• Cover with foil and bake at 375 degrees for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
• Remove foil and bake 15 minutes longer to brown chicken.

ITALIAN-STYLE CHICKEN SKILLET

Steps:

• Heat large nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cover with lid. Cook 5 to 7 min. on each side or until chicken is done (165ºF). Remove chicken from skillet; cover to keep warm.
• Add vegetables to skillet; cook, uncovered, 4 min. or until crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in broth and dressing. Return chicken to skillet; cook 1 min. or until chicken is heated through.

ITALIAN-STYLE CHICKEN BURGER & CHIPS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Cut the polenta into thick chips and rub all over with a little oil. Spread out over a baking sheet and cook for 20 mins until golden. Cut each chicken breast in half, lightly flatten using a rolling pin or heavy can, then rub all over with oil. Spread the breadcrumbs and Parmesan out on a plate, then dip in the chicken to coat.
• Place the chicken on another baking sheet and cook for 10-12 mins until just crisp and cooked through. Place a mozzarella slice on top and return to the oven until starting to melt. Pile the burgers onto buns with some salad leaves, tomatoes and a dollop of pesto. Serve with the polenta chips.

NORTHERN ITALIAN-STYLE CHICKEN CACCIATORE

Steps:

• Rinse chicken pieces and pat dry.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and brown, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Remove chicken to a plate.
• Add mushrooms, onion, and celery to the pan drippings and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 more minutes.
• Return chicken to the skillet. Add white wine and cook until it has almost completely evaporated, 2 to 3 minutes. Add diced tomatoes, chicken broth, parsley, oregano, pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes.

LINGUINI WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES AND AL FRESCO ITALIAN STYLE CHICKEN MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Toss the cherry tomatoes, asparagus, onion and garlic with 2 tbsp of the olive oil, and 1 tsp of the black pepper, spread on the sheet pan, and roast for 10 - 12 minutes. Stir half way, roast until nicely browned.
• Meanwhile, cook the linguini according to package instructions, and reserve 3/4 cup of the pasta liquid. Drain pasta and reserve, keeping warm.
• Prepare a large saute pan with cooking spray, and brown thawed al fresco Italian Style Chicken Meatballs over medium high heat for 4 - 5 minutes. Add the cooked pasta, roasted vegetables, and toss together.
• Lower heat to medium, add remaining olive oil, basil, Parmesan cheese, salt, 1/2 tsp of black pepper, 1/2 cup of the pasta water (add remaining 1/4 cup if needed), toss well.
• Serve immediately with crusty Italian bread.

ITALIAN-STYLE CHICKEN ROLL-UPS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425ºF.
• Mix cream cheese and peppers until blended.
• Top each chicken breast with 1 Singles piece. Spread with cream cheese mixture; roll up. Place, seam sides down, in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with pasta sauce. Cover.
• Bake 20 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF). Top chicken with remaining Singles pieces; bake, uncovered, 3 to 5 min. or until melted.

ITALIAN-STYLE CHICKEN & PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°. Place pasta sauce in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave, covered, on high for 3-4 minutes or until hot, stirring halfway through., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add green pepper; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until tender. Transfer to a small bowl; stir in cream cheese., Arrange chicken in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spoon pepper mixture onto chicken. Pour warmed sauce over top. Place cheese over sauce. Bake, covered, 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°.

ITALIAN-STYLE CHICKEN CUTLETS

Steps:

• Break the bread into pieces. In a large bowl, soak the bread in the half-and-half until the liquid is absorbed, about 2 minutes. Mix in the chicken, egg, salt (if any), pepper, and the 3 tablespoons room-temperature butter. Put in the freezer for about 10 minutes to firm up.
• Remove the chicken mixture from the freezer; it will still be very soft. Form the mixture into four oval cutlets. Mix the parm and bread crumbs in a small bowl and coat the cutlets with the bread crumb mixture.
• In a large, nonstick frying pan, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and the oil over moderate heat. Cook the cutlets until golden brown and just done, 4 to 5 minutes per side.

ITALIAN-STYLE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450°F.
• Combine chicken, 1/2 cup cheese and basil.
• Mix sauces; spread 2 Tbsp. sauce mixture onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Spoon about 1/3 cup chicken mixture down center of each tortilla; roll up. Place, seam sides down, in dish; top with remaining sauce mixture and cheese.
• Bake 10 to 12 min. or until heated through.