Description
Juicy baked Italian Dressing Chicken is marinated in zesty Italian dressing with colorful bell peppers, onions, and savory seasonings before baking until tender and golden. It’s an easy, flavorful family dinner that pairs perfectly with rice, potatoes, or vegetables.
Ingredients
6 chicken pieces
1/2 cup Italian dressing
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1/2 yellow onion, sliced
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon adobo seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry and place it in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the sliced bell peppers, onion, Italian dressing, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, adobo seasoning, and salt. Mix well until the chicken is evenly coated.
- Cover and marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight for deeper flavor.
- Transfer the chicken and vegetables to a baking dish and place the butter over the chicken pieces.
- Bake uncovered at 375°F (190°C) for about 60 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and is golden brown.
- Serve hot with rice, mashed potatoes, roasted potatoes, or steamed vegetables.
Notes
Boneless chicken thighs or breasts can be substituted; adjust cooking time as needed.
Add sliced mushrooms or zucchini for extra vegetables.
Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the chicken during the last few minutes of baking for extra richness.
Add crushed red pepper flakes for a spicy variation.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Reheat in a 350°F oven for 15–20 minutes or microwave in 30-second intervals with a splash of broth or water to keep the chicken moist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 chicken pieces with vegetables
- Calories: 432 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
