Best 8 Italian Baked Chicken Breasts Recipes

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In the culinary world, Italian baked chicken breasts stand as a testament to the harmonious fusion of classic Italian flavors and simple, yet elegant cooking techniques. This dish promises a delectable experience, tantalizing taste buds with its succulent chicken, aromatic herbs, and a crispy, golden-brown crust. As you embark on your culinary journey to create the perfect Italian baked chicken breasts, this article will guide you through a myriad of flavorful recipes, providing step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure a dish that will leave your family and friends craving for more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

ITALIAN BAKED CHICKEN BREASTS



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This flavorful baked chicken is tender and juicy. It's perfect served with green beans, Italian bread and your favorite side salad. Shirl Parsons - Cape Carteret, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 egg whites
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
Butter-flavored cooking spray
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, beat egg whites and vinegar. In another shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, parsley, garlic powder and garlic salt. Dip chicken in egg mixture, then coat with crumb mixture., Place in an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray; lightly coat chicken with butter-flavored spray. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 560mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ITALIAN BAKED CHICKEN AND PASTINA



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup pastina pasta (or any small pasta)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup cubed chicken breast (1-inch cubes)
1/2 cup diced onion (about 1/2 a small onion)
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
1 cup shredded mozzarella
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1 tablespoon butter, plus more for buttering the baking dish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until just tender, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Drain pasta into a large mixing bowl.
  • Meanwhile, put the olive oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 3 minutes. Add the onions and garlic, stirring to combine, and cook until the onions are soft and the chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes more. Put the chicken mixture into the bowl with the cooked pasta. Add the canned tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. Place the mixture in a buttered 8 by 8 by 2-inch baking dish. In a small bowl mix together the bread crumbs and the Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle over the top of the pasta mixture. Dot the top with small bits of butter. Bake until the top is golden brown, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432 calorie, Fat 19 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Cholesterol 49 milligrams, Sodium 674 milligrams, Carbohydrate 44 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 21 grams, Sugar 6 grams

EASY ITALIAN BAKED CHICKEN BREAST RECIPE



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Easy Italian baked chicken breast, flavored with a simple spice mixture along with fresh garlic and olive oil, and finished with parsley and fresh basil. Be sure to read the tips for best results.

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Categories     Dinner

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
Salt and pepper
2 tsp dry oregano
1 tsp fresh thyme
1 tsp Sweet paprika
4 garlic cloves, (minced)
3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil ()
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 medium red onion, (halved and thinly sliced)
5 to 6 Campari tomatoes, (or small Roma tomatoes, halved)
Handful chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Fresh basil leaves for garnish

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!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.8 kcal, Sodium 177.5 mg, Fat 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0.1 g, Carbohydrate 3.4 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 32.6 g, Cholesterol 96.8 mg, ServingSize 1 serving

ITALIAN BAKED CHICKEN



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For a casual get-together, this saucy herbed chicken is a terrific choice. Serve it over angel hair pasta for a delicious dinner that's special enough for company. -Marcello Basco, Deerfield Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
5 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup tomato puree
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
4 slices mozzarella cheese
4 tomato slices
4 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
Hot cooked angel hair pasta
Minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, salt and pepper; add chicken, one piece at a time, and shake to coat. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown chicken in 2 tablespoons oil on each side. Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. , In the same skillet, saute garlic in remaining oil for 1 minute. Stir in the broth, tomato puree, basil and oregano. Bring to a boil. Pour mixture over chicken., Cover and bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. , Remove chicken and set aside. Pour sauce into a small bowl and keep warm. Return chicken to the pan; top with mozzarella and tomato. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. , Bake, uncovered, for 6-8 minutes or until cheese is melted. Arrange pasta on a large serving platter; top with chicken. Pour sauce over chicken and sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477 calories, Fat 23g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 125mg cholesterol, Sodium 1124mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 46g protein.

TENDER ITALIAN BAKED CHICKEN



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Flavorful and moist baked chicken.

Provided by Barb Eisel

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

¾ cup mayonnaise
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¾ teaspoon garlic powder
¾ cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • In a bowl, mix the mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, and garlic powder. Place bread crumbs in a separate bowl. Dip chicken into the mayonnaise mixture, then into the bread crumbs to coat. Arrange coated chicken on a baking sheet.
  • Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until chicken juices run clear and coating is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 553.9 calories, Carbohydrate 17.1 g, Cholesterol 91.6 mg, Fat 39.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 31.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 768.3 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

THE BEST BAKED CHICKEN BREASTS



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The downfall of most baked chicken breast recipes is the long time in the oven that dries out the lean meat before it can fully cook through. We've solved that problem with a couple of secret weapons. The first is white wine added to the baking dish, which creates steam. (While we think it's worth using wine, you could substitute stock or even water.) The second is a piece of parchment paper placed directly on top of the chicken to lock in the moisture during baking. The result is the best boneless, skinless chicken breasts that are plump and juicy, with a minimum of hands-on time. A bunch of parsley and lemon slices infuse the dish with fresh flavor and the seasoning is neutral enough that the chicken can be used for a variety of different meals. Serve it alongside vegetables and grains, shredded into soup, spiced up for tacos or chopped on top of salad. Feel free to switch up the herbs and citrus if you have leftovers in the fridge to use up.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 small bunch parsley
1 lemon, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc
Four 6-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon paprika
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place the parsley in the center of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and top with the lemon slices. Pour the wine around the parsley. Brush the tops of the chicken with the olive oil and season with the paprika, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Arrange the chicken breasts on top of the lemon slices. Cut an 8-by-10-inch piece of parchment and place it on top of the chicken.
  • Bake until the chicken registers 165 degrees F on a digital thermometer, 40 to 45 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving. The chicken can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

ITALIAN BREADED CHICKEN BREASTS



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A basic lightly breaded seasoned and sautéed chicken breast that can be served as is with rice and a vegetable, or topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella and briefly baked for chicken parmesan, or put in Italian bread, with or without cheese, with tomato sauce, pesto or mayo, and enjoyed as a sandwich.

Provided by kathiejacgmail.com

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup dry breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated romano cheese or 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped parsley (fresh is best but dried works in a pinch)
1/2 cup flour
salt and pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 egg
2 -3 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Clean breasts of visible fat and tendons. Pound each with the flat side of a mallet until evenly 1/4 inch thick. (You may want to cut large cutlets in half).
  • Mix breadcrumbs in flat bowl with cheese and parsley.
  • Mix flour in another flat bowl with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
  • Beat egg and water in another flat bowl.
  • Dredge each piece in flour, then egg, then dip in egg and coat with breadcrumbs. Set on a piece of wax paper for 5 minutes to let breading adhere.
  • Heat olive oil in pan over medium heat. Add chicken cutlets and cook about 4 minute per side until nicely browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.1, Fat 15.5, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 133.1, Sodium 481.7, Carbohydrate 32.1, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 1.9, Protein 35.3

JUICY OVEN BAKED ITALIAN CHICKEN BREAST



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Moist, juicy Italian seasoned oven roasted chicken breast. Goes perfect with a light salad for lunch. Also pairs well with roasted or boiled potatoes. Enjoy!

Provided by ChefSwagger89

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon ground thyme
3 chicken breasts
salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a baking tray with tin foil for easy clean up.
  • Mix together the first 8 ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
  • Pat dry the chicken breast with paper towel and season to your preference with salt.
  • Dredge chicken in dried herb mixture, shaking off excess and place on foil lined baking sheet.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until juices run clear, flipping after 10 minutes.
  • Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.3, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 92.8, Sodium 97.3, Carbohydrate 9.5, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 4.5, Protein 31.2

Tips:

  • To ensure the chicken breasts cook evenly, use a meat mallet or rolling pin to pound them to an even thickness.
  • For extra crispy chicken, dredge the chicken breasts in seasoned flour before dipping them in the egg mixture and breadcrumbs.
  • If you don't have a baking dish, you can also cook the chicken breasts in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Garnish the chicken breasts with fresh herbs, such as parsley or basil, before serving.

Conclusion:

Italian baked chicken breasts are a delicious and easy-to-make weeknight meal. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying dish that the whole family will enjoy. Serve the chicken breasts with your favorite sides, such as pasta, rice, or vegetables, for a complete meal.

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