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Zesty Baked Chicken in Italian Dressing
Juicy and tender chicken marinated and cooked in Italian dressing. This easy recipe can be used as a main dish or dice the chicken in use in other recipes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 412 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 pounds chicken boneless skinless breasts (3-4)
- 1 cup Italian Dressing*
- 1/2 lemon juiced
Instructions
- Prepare homemade Italian Dressing if using.
- Place chicken breasts in a casserole dish or Ziploc plastic bag and add 1 cup of the Italian dressing.
- Place in the refrigerator to marinate for a minimum of 30 minutes, but no longer than 24 hours. Turning to rotate the chicken once.
- Put marinated chicken breasts in a casserole dish and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the chicken. Bake at 375°F for 20-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove from oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
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Notes
- *Use bottled or Homemade Italian Dressing Mix recipe.
- To make homemade dressing whisk together 2 Tablespoons of the Italian Dressing mix with 3/4 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup white wine vinegar, and 2 teaspoons lemon juice.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
412kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
41g
(82%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
16g
Cholesterol
126mg
(42%)
Sodium
705mg
(29%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 412
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 412kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16g | 94% |
| Cholesterol | 126mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 705mg | 29% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.