Recipe: Easy Italian Garlic Chicken
🕒 Total Time: 55 minutes
🥘 Prep Time: 5 minutes
🍳 Cook Time: 50 minutes
👨🍳 Servings: 4 breast halves
Description:
Prepare to be amazed by the delightful flavors of this Easy Italian Garlic Chicken. The secret lies in the dry dressing mix, which infuses the chicken with a savory essence, while the natural sweetness of garlic is enhanced by a hint of caramelization from the sugar in the dressing packet. It’s a simple yet incredibly flavorful dish that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients:
- 4 skinless chicken breast halves
- 5-10 cloves of garlic, chopped
- 1 packet of dry Italian dressing mix (such as Good Seasons)
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Prepare chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a casserole dish, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
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Add garlic: Sprinkle the chopped garlic over the chicken breasts, distributing it evenly.
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Season with dressing mix: Evenly sprinkle the packet of dry Italian dressing mix (such as Good Seasons) over the garlic and chicken.
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Drizzle with balsamic vinegar: Pour the balsamic vinegar evenly over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are coated well.
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Bake: Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 45 to 50 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
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Serve: Once cooked, remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. Serve the Easy Italian Garlic Chicken hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 280.2
- Fat: 5.9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.3g
- Cholesterol: 146.3mg
- Sodium: 269.4mg
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0.1g
- Sugar: 2.4g
- Protein: 48.8g
Recipe Notes:
- This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, as it requires minimal prep and can be easily customized with your favorite sides.
- For added flavor, you can marinate the chicken in the dressing mix and balsamic vinegar for a few hours before baking.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of garlic according to your personal preference.
