Easy Italian Chicken Recipes

EASY ITALIAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• In large skillet, heat olive oil. Add chicken breasts and cook until firm, about 4 minutes each side.
• Remove chicken breasts and cover with foil.
• To same skillet, add chicken broth, tomatoes and olives. Bring to boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes.
• Return chicken to pan and cook another 2-3 minutes.
• If desired, sprinkle chicken with parmesan cheese and serve sauce over rice.

EASY ITALIAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large skillet, brown the chicken pieces in oil and cook for about 15 minutes over medium heat.
• Crush garlic cloves and squeeze over chicken. Cover skillet and cook over low heat for 10 minutes each side. Remove cover, sprinkle with red pepper flakes and salt to taste, add water and simmer over low heat until water evaporates and the chicken pieces are sticky and yummy!

SIMPLE ITALIAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, combine Parmesan cheese, oregano, parsley, garlic salt and pepper. Dip chicken breasts in melted butter, then coat with Parmesan mixture. Place in a greased 9-in. square baking dish. Drizzle with any remaining butter. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 15-20 minutes or until the chicken juices run clear. Serve with brussels sprouts if desired.

EASY ITALIAN BAKED CHICKEN BREAST RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Pat chicken dry. Place a chicken breast in a large zip-top bag and zip the top (make sure to release any air in the bag first), then place it on your poultry cutting board. Using a meat mallet like this one, pound to flatten the chicken. Repeat the process with the remaining chicken breast pieces.
• Season the chicken with kosher salt and pepper on both sides and place in a large mixing bowl or dish. Add spices, minced garlic, extra virgin olive oil, and lemon juice. Combine to make sure the chicken is evenly coated with the spices and garlic.
• In a large lightly oiled baking dish or pan, spread the onion slices on the bottom. Arrange seasoned chicken on top, and add the tomatoes.
• Cover the baking dish tightly with foil and bake for 10 minutes covered, then uncover and bake for another 8 to 10 minutes or so. Watch carefully. This can take less or more time depending on the thickness of your chicken breasts. To be sure the chicken is cooked through, use an instant digital cooking thermometer. It should register 165 degrees F.
• Remove from the heat. Let the chicken breasts rest (cover with foil or another pan) for 5 to 10 minutes or so before serving. Uncover and garnish with fresh parsley and basil. Enjoy!

EASY ITALIAN CHICKEN II

Steps:

• To Marinate: Pour salad dressing into a large, resealable plastic bag. Add chicken breasts, seal bag and shake to coat. Place in refrigerator for at least 1 hour or overnight (the longer you marinate, the more taste the chicken will absorb).
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Remove chicken from bag, discarding remaining marinade. Place chicken in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear. Note: Turn chicken occasionally while baking.

IMPOSSIBLY EASY ITALIAN CHICKEN PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Grease 9-inch pie plate.
• Sprinkle Parmesan Cheese in pie plate.
• Mix chicken, 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese, the oregano, basil, garlic powder and tomato paste; Spoon over Parmesan cheese.
• Stir Bisquick mix, milk, pepper and eggs until blended, Pour over chicken mixture.
• Bake 35 minutes.
• Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.
• Bake 5 to 8 minutes or longer or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
• Cool 5 minutes.
• To Freeze: Freeze serving size in a rigid container. Label and Freeze.
• To Reheat: Remove it from container, put it in a proper fitting dish, leave it uncovered, Bake at 425 degrees for 35 minutes(The time would have to be adjusted for how much you are reheating to make sure it is heated through).

CROCKPOT ITALIAN CHICKEN RECIPE

Steps:

• Place the chicken into the crockpot and sprinkle the Italian seasoning over the chicken breasts.
• Add the cream of chicken soup, the cream cheese cubes, and the chicken broth
• Cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
• Remove the chicken breasts from the crockpot and using shredders or forks, shred the chicken breasts before returning back to the crockpot.
• Serve over rice or cooked noodles
• Enjoy!

CREAMY ITALIAN CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• In a large skillet, on med-high heat, heat 1 tbsp olive oil until hot. Season chicken with half of the Italian Seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook 1-2 minutes on each side to sear, then cover, reduce heat to low and continue cooking until cooked through. Remove chicken from the pan and keep chicken warm.
• Add the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to the skillet over medium high heat, garlic, and remaining Italian seasoning. Flash cook the garlic, about 1 minute, and then add crushed tomatoes.
• Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Add shredded Parmesan cheese then immediately reduce to low heat and stir continuously, until the cheese melts and the sauce is smooth and stir in the spinach giving it 2-3 minutes to wilt. Remove from heat and toss pasta with the sauce.
• Slice chicken into 1/2 inch strips and top pasta with chicken, OR cut the chicken into cubes and stir into the pasta. Garnish with additional parmesan and/or fresh basil. Enjoy!

AUTHENTIC ITALIAN CHICKEN PASTA RECIPE

Steps:

• Begin by marinating the chicken. In a bowl, add cubed chicken, milk, lemon juice, mustard, pepper, and Italian herb. Mix and set aside for 20 minutes
• Next, put a large pot of water on the boil for the pasta. Add heaping amounts of salt, a dash of oil, and put on the lid.Tip: To cook the perfect pasta, make sure you boil the pasta right.a. The larger the pot, the better the pasta will boil.b. Add heaps of salt, enough to make the water taste like seawater. This will add the right flavor to your pasta.
• Meanwhile, in a pan, heat olive oil and sauté the crushed garlic until golden.
• Now add in the marinated chicken and cook until tender, stirring every two minutes.
• Add the chicken stock to it, and let simmer until it reduces.
• While the chicken stock reduces, put the pasta to boil and boil until al dente.
• Once the chicken stock has reduced, and the chicken has fully cooked, add in the cooked pasta.
• In case the sauce looks too dry, you can also add in a tablespoon or two of the pasta water to bring out the right consistency.
• Next, beat three eggs in a bowl, and stir them into the pasta on high flame.
• Let it sit on the flame for two minutes or until the egg slightly foams up.
• Sprinkle some parmesan on top and serve hot.