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3-Ingredient Italian Chicken for a Quick, Tasty Dinner

Discover a quick and delicious dinner with this 3-Ingredient Italian Chicken recipe, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts or Thighs Choose breasts for a leaner meal or thighs for extra juiciness.
For the Glaze
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Can be substituted with honey or maple syrup.
  • 1 packet Dry Italian Salad Dressing Mix Feel free to swap with bold Italian or ranch dressing mix.
Optional Veggies
  • 2 cups Green Beans Fresh or frozen works well.
  • 1 cup Mushrooms Enhances the dish's richness.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Pan
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
  2. In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and dry Italian salad dressing mix until blended.
  3. Coat the chicken in the glaze mixture, ensuring each piece is well coated.
  4. Arrange the coated chicken in the baking pan and sprinkle any remaining glaze on top.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-60 minutes, basting occasionally with pan juices.
  6. Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for a few moments before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Opt for thighs for juicier chicken. Don't overmix the glaze to maintain grainy texture. Add vegetables midway through baking to avoid overcooking.

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