Description
This Italian Dressing Chicken and Veggie Bake is a flavorful one-pan dish featuring tender chicken breasts and vibrant vegetables coated in zesty Italian dressing and baked to perfection. A quick, easy, and healthy dinner ideal for busy weeknights with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Italian dressing
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Vegetables
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 red onion, cut into wedges
Seasonings & Oil
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp dried Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the chicken and vegetables.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Lightly grease a large baking dish or sheet pan with olive oil or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Arrange Ingredients: Place the chicken breasts in the center of the pan. Surround them evenly with broccoli florets, chopped red bell pepper, sliced zucchini, and red onion wedges.
- Add Dressing and Seasonings: Drizzle the Italian dressing and olive oil evenly over the chicken and vegetables. Sprinkle garlic powder, dried Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper over everything for full flavor coverage. Gently toss the vegetables to ensure they are well coated without displacing the chicken.
- Bake the Dish: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the vegetables are tender.
- Add Parmesan Cheese: If using, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the dish during the last 5 minutes of baking to melt and create a flavorful topping.
- Rest Before Serving: Remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute, keeping the chicken juicy and flavorful.
Notes
- You can substitute or add other vegetables such as carrots, green beans, or cauliflower to suit your preferences.
- For enhanced flavor, marinate the chicken breasts in Italian dressing for up to 2 hours prior to baking.
- This dish is excellent for meal prep and tastes great as leftovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
