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Baked Italian Chicken
On the table in just 30 minutes, this baked Italian chicken is an easy weeknight dinner that you’ll make again and again!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 319 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
For the crispy Italian chicken
- 2 pounds chicken breast cut into 6 thin cutlets
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the tomato basil topping
- 8 ounces cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
To make the chicken
- Preheat oven to 425˚F.
- Toss the thin chicken cutlets in the Italian dressing and set aside while you prepare the crumb mixture.
- In a medium bowl, mix the panko bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, butter, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt together. Toss until everything is evenly distributed in the mixture.
- Lay the chicken cutlets flat on a baking sheet, avoiding transferring excess Italian dressing to the pan. Spoon the panko crumb mixture over the top of each chicken breast to coat.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (165˚F internal temp)
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To prepare the tomato basil topping
- While the chicken bakes, cut the cherry tomatoes in quarters or smaller. Mix with the chopped basil and salt.
- Once the chicken is done cooking, spoon the tomato basil topping over each chicken breast and serve immediately.
Notes
- Substitutions: You can swap fresh parsley for the basil if you’d like.
- Substitutions: You can swap fresh parsley for the basil if you’d like.
- How to Store: To save leftovers, separate into meal sized portions and then place in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- How to Store: To save leftovers, separate into meal sized portions and then place in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- How to Reheat: Reheat in the microwave until the chicken is warmed through.
- How to Reheat: Reheat in the microwave until the chicken is warmed through.
Nutrition Information
Calories
319kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
110mg
(37%)
Sodium
835mg
(35%)
Potassium
698mg
(20%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
436IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
98mg
(10%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 319
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 319kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 110mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 835mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 698mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 436IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 98mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.