Best Zesty Italian Chicken Salad Recipes

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ITALIAN DRESSING CHICKEN



Italian Dressing Chicken image

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 PASTA SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Zesty Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: bowtie pasta, shredded chicken, cucumber, celery, black olive, cherry tomatoes, carrot, italian dressing

Provided by Claire Nolan

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup bowtie pasta, cooked
½ cup shredded chicken
¼ cup cucumber, diced
¼ cup celery, diced
¼ cup black olive, sliced
6 cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
½ cup carrot, julienned
3 tablespoons italian dressing

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine pasta, chicken, cucumber, celery, black olives, sliced tomatoes, carrots, and Italian dressing.
  • Mix well and pour pasta salad into a reusable container. Pack with fruits and veggies for sides.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 963 calories, Carbohydrate 142 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 46 grams, Sugar 15 grams

ITALIAN CHICKEN SALAD



Italian Chicken Salad image

Dinner in 10 minutes? Toss 5 fast ingredients for a delicious chicken dinner salad.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups cut-up cooked chicken
1 bag (10 oz) ready-to-eat Italian-blend salad greens
1 can (14 oz) Progresso™ artichoke hearts, drained, chopped
1 can (4 1/4 oz) chopped ripe olives, drained
1/4 cup zesty Italian dressing

Steps:

  • In large bowl, mix all ingredients except dressing.
  • Toss salad with dressing until coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 550 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

ZESTY ITALIAN CHICKEN THIGHS



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Want to add zing to your chicken? Try this E-Z to make recipe. Guaranteed to impress your taste buds!

Provided by Ken2729

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h2m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 -6 pieces chicken thighs
1 (8 ounce) bottle of kraft's zesty Italian salad dressing
2 tablespoons black pepper
1/2 yellow onion (optional)
1/2 green bell pepper (optional)

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).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.5, Fat 30.5, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 79, Sodium 1010.7, Carbohydrate 8, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 4.7, Protein 16.8

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 CHICKEN PASTA SALAD



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Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Kosher salt
3 cups dried elbow macaroni
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup cubed rotisserie chicken
1 cup diced English cucumber (about 1/3 cucumber)
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped pitted Nicoise olives
1/2 cup chopped roasted red peppers (about 1 whole)
1/2 cup 1/4-inch diced hard salami (about 4 ounces)
1/4 cup diced red onion (about 1/2 small)
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
4 ounces ricotta salata, grated, or crumbled feta cheese
1/3 cup red wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook until al dente, according to the package directions. Drain in a colander, rinse with cold water and shake until very dry. Transfer the pasta to a large mixing bowl, drizzle 2 tablespoons of the olive oil over it and toss well to coat.
  • Add the chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, olives, peppers, salami, onions and parsley. Season with salt and toss well to combine.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar and remaining 1/2 cup olive oil; pour it over the salad and toss well. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. For best flavor, let the salad stand at room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving.

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