Best Zesty Italian Chicken Recipes

ZESTY ITALIAN CHICKEN

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.

ZESTY ITALIAN CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Pepper both sides of chicken in a baking pan.
• Cut onion and bell peeper. Sprinkle on top and sides of chicken pieces.
• Generously, pour the Zesty Italian dressing on top of each chicken.
• Bake covered for 30 minutes bottom-side up. Then bake uncovered for 30 minutes topside. (skin should be on top).

ZESTY ITALIAN CHICKEN AND RICE

Steps:

• Place rice, 1/2 can french fried onions, and italian seasonings in 9x13 pan.
• Pour bouillon over rice mixture.
• Arrange chicken on top.
• Pour salad dressing over chicken.
• Bake covered at 400 degrees for 30 minutes .
• Place vegetables around chicken, covering rice. Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes.
• Top with remaining onions. Bake 1-3 minutes.

ZESTY ITALIAN CHICKEN PASTA WITH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add vegetables; cook and stir 5 min. or until crisp-tender. Add chicken; cook on medium heat 3 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
• Drain pasta; place in large bowl. Add chicken mixture and dressing; mix lightly. Top with cheese.

ZESTY ITALIAN CHICKEN SKILLET

Steps:

• Cook chicken until browned, about 5 minutes on each side.
• Combine dressing, broth and italian seasoning.
• Add to chicken and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer about 3 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.
• Add broccoli and onion and mix well.
• Cook 2 to 4 minute or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
• Add cheese and stir until melted.
• Serve.

ZESTY ITALIAN CROCK POT CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place chicken in crock pot. Pour Zesty Italian dressing over chicken. Blend soup, milk, cream cheese and seasoning salt (optional) and add to the slow cooker. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours. Serve over rice or noodles (we love both but prefer noodles). http://www.thirtyhandmadedays.com/2014/02/slow-cooker-zesty-italian-chicken-6-ingredient-meal/

ZESTY ITALIAN CHICKEN FOR TWO

Steps:

• Heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 5 min. on each side or until chicken is evenly browned on both sides.
• Mix broth, dressing and italian seasoning until blended; stir in onions. Pour over chicken. Bring just to boil; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 3 min.
• Stir in broccoli and cheese; cook, covered, 3 to 4 min. or until vegetables are crisp-tender and chicken is done (165ºF).

ZESTY ITALIAN CHICKEN

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.

ZESTY ITALIAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• 1. Heat oven to 375°F.
• 2. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Place chicken, skin sides down, in an ungreased 13x9x2-inch rectangular pan.
• 3. Stir together the mayonnaise, Italian dressing, Italian seasoning, and thyme until well blended. Brush half of the mayonnaise mixture over chicken; cover and refrigerate the remaining mayo mixture.
• 4. Cover the baking pan, and bake 30 minutes at 375°. Turn chicken; brush with remaining mayonnaise mixture. Bake uncovered about 30 minutes more, 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.).
• 5. Discard any remaining mayonnaise mixture. Serve chicken immediately, while still hot out of the oven.

ZESTY ITALIAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Clean the chicken breasts of excess fat, wash in cool water, pat dry, and set aside. In plastic freezer bag, combine cheese and bread crumbs. Put egg in bowl, break yolk. Dip 1 chicken breast in the egg, covering well on each side. Then place in bag, seal, and shake until breast is fully covered. Place in well-greased glass casserole dish. Repeat with second breast. Drizzle moderate amount of zesty Italian dressing on top of breasts. Place in pre-heated 350 degree oven. Cook for 25 minutes, then flip breasts, drizzle other side with dressing, and cook for another 10-20 minutes. Serve hot with tuscan potatoes, gnocchi, light red sauce, etc. Brand Recommendations: For Italian dressing, I recommend Newman's Own organic zesty Italian dressing. For the cheese, Sargento's makes a good, clean cheese in 6-cheese Italian.

ZESTY ITALIAN CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Pour 1/4 cup dressing over chicken in shallow glass dish; turn chicken to evenly coat both sides of each breast. Refrigerate 30 min. to marinate.
• Heat grill to medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Grill chicken 6 to 8 min. on each side or until done (165°F); cut into strips.
• Place chicken and vegetables on spinach-covered platter; sprinkle with nuts.
• Drizzle with remaining dressing.

CROCKPOT ZESTY ITALIAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients and put in the crockpot. Cook on low for 5-6 hours. Serve over rice.

ZESTY ITALIAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• 1. Mix the mayo, dressing, and seasoning together Preheat oven 375 degrees.
• 2. Lay the chicken on baking sheet. Brush 1/2 the mayo mixture onto the chicken cover and bake for 20 minutes. Flip the chicken and brush the other side with remaining mayo mixture. Bake uncovered for 20 more minutes until done

ZESTY ITALIAN CROCK-POT CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place all ingredients into crock-pot (except pasta).
• Cook on low 3-4 hours. After about an hour open crock-pot and stir everything together.
• When complete, shred or cut chicken into chunks. Serve over steamed rice or pasta of your choice. (Bowtie or angel hair is really good.)