Italian Dressing Chicken is one of the easiest recipes you can make, chicken breasts marinated in Italian-style dressing and baked until juicy, tender, and full of flavor.

Recipe

I love making this Italian dressing chicken recipe because it couldn't be easier; just chicken breasts and a bottle of Italian dressing are all you need. What comes out of the oven is juicy, flavorful, and perfectly tender every time. This chicken breast with Italian dressing has become one of my favorite chicken recipes because it takes only minutes to prepare, yet tastes like a meal that took hours.

The Italian dressing acts as a quick marinade, seasoning, and sauce all in one. Whether baked or grilled, this Italian dressing chicken always turns out full of flavor and beautifully moist. I've tried both store-bought and homemade Italian dressing; the homemade one with lemon juice and herbs adds a fresh, bright touch. Leftovers are great for salads, sandwi c hes, or pasta, making this simple dish a true weeknight essential.

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⭐Why You'll Love My Recipe
🧾Ingredients
👩🏻‍🍳How to Make Italian Dressing Chicken
🍽 Serving Suggestions
💭Tips for Recipe Success
🍗More Chicken Recipes!
📖 Recipe
💬 Comments

⭐Why You'll Love My Recipe

It Only Needs Two Ingredients: This recipe is as minimal as it gets, but the result is packed with flavor.
It's Perfect for Busy Days: Just marinate, bake, and let the oven handle the rest.
Versatile Cooking Methods: You can bake it, grill it, or even cook it in a skillet, whatever suits your mood.

🧾Ingredients

Here's what you need to make this Italian Dressing Chicken recipe:

Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts: These are my go-to for this recipe because they cook quickly and absorb the flavors of the dressing beautifully. I like to trim them evenly so they bake at the same rate.
Italian Dressing: This is the real star here. I often use my homemade Italian dressing version with extra virgin olive oil, vinegar, herbs, and a little garlic; it gives the chicken a tangy, herby flavor and makes the meat super juicy. You can use your favorite store-bought Italian dressing, such as Olive Garden Italian dressing, instead of making it from scratch.

👩🏻‍🍳How to Make Italian Dressing Chicken

You can find the complete printable recipe with measurements below, but for now, here's a quick overview of how it goes:

1. Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish. Pour the homemade Italian dressing over the chicken, ensuring each piece is coated thoroughly. Seal or cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 3 hours for the best flavor.

2. Prepare for Baking: Transfer the marinated chicken to a baking dish, pouring any remaining dressing over the top to keep it juicy while baking.

3. Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven to 392°F (200°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

4. Rest and Serve: Let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes before slicing and serving. Drizzle with extra cooked marinade if desired.

🍽 Serving Suggestions

I like to serve Italian Dressing Chicken with a fresh tomato burrata salad, while crusty ciabatta or buttery garlic bread is perfect for soaking up the juices, and roasted potato wedges add a cozy touch.

💭Tips for Recipe Success

Make a Big Batch: I often double the recipe and use leftovers for wraps, salads, or grain bowls.

Store Leftovers Right Away: I keep any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge; they stay good for up to 3 days.

Reheat Gently: I reheat the chicken in the oven covered with foil at 320°F/160°C for about 10 minutes so it doesn't dry out.

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📖 Recipe

Italian Dressing Chicken

This Italian Dressing Chicken is juicy, flavorful, and incredibly easy, with just two ingredients for a quick, delicious dinner.

5 from 1 vote

Print Rate

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 1

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 21

Servings: 3

Calories: 249

Author: Estefania

Ingredients

▢ 3 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts - 1½ pounds (700 g)
▢ 150 g Store-Bought Italian Dressing - Such as Olive Garden Signature Italian

Instructions

Place the chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish.
Pour the Italian dressing over the chicken, making sure each piece is well coated.
Seal the bag or cover the dish, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes, or up to 3 hours for more flavor.
Preheat your oven to 392°F/200°C (356°F/180°C fan-forced).
Transfer the chicken along with the marinade into a baking dish. Spread the dressing evenly around the chicken.
Bake, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F/74°C. Occasionally spoon some of the marinade over the chicken during baking for extra flavor.
Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving, drizzling some of the cooked marinade over the chicken if desired.

Notes

Marinate Long Enough: I always try to let it sit for at least an hour; it makes the chicken much more flavorful.

Use the Marinade While Baking: I like to spoon the dressing over the chicken halfway through so it stays juicy and tastes even better.

Don’t Overbake: I take it out as soon as it hits 165°F/74°C so it stays tender and doesn’t dry out.

Rest Before Serving: I let the chicken rest for 5 minutes so the juices stay inside when I slice it.

Save the Sauce: I drizzle a little of the cooked marinade over the top just before serving; it adds even more flavor.

Nutrition

Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered an estimate only. Actual nutritional content will vary based upon brands used, measuring methods, cooking method, portion sizes, and more.