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Baked chicken breasts in baking dish with cherry tomatoes.

Baked Italian Chicken

Erin Indahl-Fink
Need a flavorful, yet easy baked chicken recipe? This Baked Italian Chicken is easy to make, using boneless skinless chicken breasts. The perfect Italian Dressing Chicken recipe!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner/Main Dish
Cuisine Italian American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 477 kcal

Equipment

  • Oval Baking Dish This Staub 9" Oval baking dish is perfect for cobblers, crumbles, casseroles and more!
  • Mini Whisk Ideal for making small-batch items like dressings, marinades and sauces.

Ingredients
  

Italian Dressing ingredients:

Baked Italian Chicken:

  • 1.5 lbs. chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved (about 2 cups)
  • 1 (10 oz. jar) marinated artichoke hearts drained of oil

For serving:

  • 1 cup orzo pasta cooked to package directions (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • While oven is preheating, mix together the homemade Italian dressing in a small bowl or glass measuring cup. To do this, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, garlic powder, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, garlic salt and pepper. Set dressing aside.
  • Lightly spray a 12" baking dish (you can also use a 9x13" baking dish or pan) with non-stick spray. To the bottom of the baking dish/pan, add the halved cherry tomatoes and the artichoke hearts that have been removed from their brine.
  • Place the chicken breasts on top of the tomatoes and artichokes. Pour the prepared Italian dressing over the top of the chicken, making sure to coat evenly.
  • Bake uncovered at 425 degrees for 25-28 minutes or until internal temperature of the thickest chicken breast reads 165 degrees. (See notes for additional baking times/chicken options.) While chicken is baking, cook orzo pasta according to package directions. (If you choose to serve with orzo.)
  • Once chicken is done baking, remove from oven and transfer chicken breasts to cutting board. Let rest for 5 minutes. Add the cooked orzo pasta to the cooked tomatoes and artichokes and stir to combine. Slice the chicken breasts and serve with the tomato and artichoke orzo on the side. Top with fresh grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Notes

Baking Times for Chicken:
Note that chicken boneless, skinless chicken breast sizes vary greatly. For medium 5-6 oz, thinly cut chicken breasts, you will likely only need 18-20 minutes for baking at 425 degrees.
For larger, thicker 8 oz + chicken breast sizes (what I used here/photographed), you'll need a longer baking time to ensure doneness. These chicken breasts will need 25-28 minutes to cook thoroughly.
To ensure doneness of chicken, I highly recommend using an instant-read digital thermometer. Recommended internal temperature of chicken is 165 degrees.
Using boneless Chicken Thighs? Thighs are a great option, and are typically a thinner cut of chicken. These will need approximately 18-22 minutes at 425 degrees. Again, to ensure doneness of chicken, use an instant-read digital thermometer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 477kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 56gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 351mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g
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