Baked Zesty Italian Chicken Food

ZESTY ITALIAN CHICKEN WITH DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 F. Grease a 13 X 9 baking dish.
• Place the chicken in a large zip lock bag with the Italian dressing, and marinate it in the fridge for 30-45 minutes. If you do not have time to marinate, the chicken go ahead and add the chicken and dressing to a greased 13 X 9 baking dish.
• Add the seasonings to the chicken, and place the baking dish in the middle rack of the oven.
• Bake for 45-55 minutes on the middle rack or until a digital meat thermometer reaches 160°F degrees. Then move the baking dish to the top rack to broil for 5 minutes so that the skin crisps. After you have removed the chicken from the oven, use a meat thermometer to make sure the chicken reaches 165°F.
• Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

ZESTY ITALIAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Place chicken, skin sides down, in ungreased rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches.
• Mix remaining ingredients. Brush half of mayonnaise mixture over chicken.
• Cover and bake 30 minutes. Turn chicken; brush with remaining mayonnaise mixture. Bake uncovered about 30 minutes or until juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut. (If chicken begins to brown too quickly, cover with aluminum foil.) Discard any remaining mayonnaise mixture.

ZESTY ITALIAN CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Pepper both sides of chicken in a baking pan.
• Cut onion and bell peeper. Sprinkle on top and sides of chicken pieces.
• Generously, pour the Zesty Italian dressing on top of each chicken.
• Bake covered for 30 minutes bottom-side up. Then bake uncovered for 30 minutes topside. (skin should be on top).

BAKED ITALIAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Rinse chicken pieces; pat dry.
• Place butter in shallow dish.
• Mix remaining ingredients in shallow dish.
• Dip pieces in butter, then in breadcrumb mixture.
• Place on baking sheet.
• Bake at 350* for 1 hour.

ZESTY CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the mustard, honey, seasoning blend and Worcestershire sauce. Carefully loosen the skin of the chicken; spoon some of the mustard mixture under the skin., Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Prepare grill for indirect heat, using a drip pan. Place chicken skin side up over drip pan and grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 20-30 minutes on each side or until juices run clear and a thermometer reads 180°, basting occasionally with remaining mustard mixture. , Cover chicken and let stand for 5 minutes before cutting into serving-size pieces.

ZESTY ITALIAN CHICKEN FOR TWO

Steps:

• Heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 5 min. on each side or until chicken is evenly browned on both sides.
• Mix broth, dressing and italian seasoning until blended; stir in onions. Pour over chicken. Bring just to boil; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 3 min.
• Stir in broccoli and cheese; cook, covered, 3 to 4 min. or until vegetables are crisp-tender and chicken is done (165ºF).

ZESTY ROASTED CHICKEN BREAST RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375ºF. Combine tomatoes, corn, onions and 1/4 cup of the dressing. Pour evenly into two 15x10x1-inch baking pans; spread evenly to cover bottoms of pans. Pour remaining 1/4 cup dressing over chicken in large bowl; toss to coat. Top tomato mixture in each pan with 5 of the chicken breasts.
• Bake 45 min. or until chicken is cooked through (165ºF).
• Transfer chicken to serving platter; cover to keep warm. Mix both tomato mixtures in medium bowl. Add cheese and cilantro; stir until well blended. Serve with the chicken.

ZESTY BAKED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375.
• Remove the skin and excess fat from the chicken and rinse.
• Mix the mayonnaise and hot sauce together and cover only the meaty parts of the chicken.
• Mix the dry ingredients and spread them on a dish.
• Roll the chicken breasts in the cracker mixture evenly covering the meat- avoid fingerprinting the coating.
• Place the breasts bone-side down in a broiling pan.
• Bake for 45-55 minutes rotating the pan after 25 minutes.
• Do not turn the chicken!

ZESTY ONE-POT CHICKEN BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375˚F (190˚C).
• In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of the Zesty spice blend, 1 teaspoon salt, and the pepper. Coat each piece of chicken evenly with seasoning blend. Set aside.
• In a 6-quart Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Working in batches, sear the chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side, until a golden brown crust forms. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
• Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter, onion and garlic. Cook for 2 minutes, until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
• Add the rice and remaining tablespoon of Zesty spice blend, bell pepper and stir to coat with the butter and aromatics. Pour in the stock and stir to deglaze the pot. Add the remaining 2 teaspoons of salt. Bring to a low boil and cook for about 2 minutes.
• Arrange the chicken pieces on top of the rice. They may sink into the stock slightly, but that is okay.
• Cover the Dutch oven and transfer to the oven. Bake for 35 minutes, until the rice is cooked through, but not mushy, and the chicken temperature reaches 165˚F (75˚C).
• Remove the chicken from the pot. Squeeze the juice from a lemon half into the rice and fluff with a fork, allowing some steam to escape and halt additional cooking.
• Transfer the rice and chicken to plates and top with fresh basil. Cut the remaining lemon half into wedges and serve on the side.
• Enjoy!

ZESTY CHICKEN ITALIANO

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet, Saute chicken pieces until lightly browned.
• Add garlic, zucchini and mushrooms and saute for 2 or 3 minutes.
• Stir in remaining ingredients except the pasta and Parmesan Cheese. Simmer until the favors are well blended and the sauce thickens.
• Cook pasta according to the directions and drain.
• Serve sauce over pasta and sprinkle with the Parmesan Cheese.

ZESTY ITALIAN CHICKEN PASTA WITH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add vegetables; cook and stir 5 min. or until crisp-tender. Add chicken; cook on medium heat 3 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
• Drain pasta; place in large bowl. Add chicken mixture and dressing; mix lightly. Top with cheese.

ZESTY ITALIAN CHICKEN AND RICE

Steps:

• Place rice, 1/2 can french fried onions, and italian seasonings in 9x13 pan.
• Pour bouillon over rice mixture.
• Arrange chicken on top.
• Pour salad dressing over chicken.
• Bake covered at 400 degrees for 30 minutes .
• Place vegetables around chicken, covering rice. Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes.
• Top with remaining onions. Bake 1-3 minutes.

ZESTY CHICKEN AND PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, heat 1/4 cup dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 5 min. or until done. Add vegetables and parsley; cook 5 min. or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
• Drain pasta; toss with chicken mixture and remaining dressing. Top with cheese.

ZESTY CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Place rice in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with the broccoli, onion, celery, parsley and salt. Arrange chicken over vegetables. , In a large saucepan, combine the soup, water, cheese sauce, salad dressing and milk. Cook and stir until cheese sauce is melted and mixture is smooth. Pour over chicken. , Cover and bake at 375° for 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 170°. Garnish with red currants if desired.

ZESTY ONE PAN CHICKEN AND POTATO BAKE

Steps:

• Place chicken pieces, cut up potatoes, and baby carrots in large baking dish.
• Drizzle with Kraft Zesty Italian Dressing.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
• Bake for 1 hour at 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

ZESTY ITALIAN CHICKEN SKILLET

Steps:

• Cook chicken until browned, about 5 minutes on each side.
• Combine dressing, broth and italian seasoning.
• Add to chicken and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer about 3 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.
• Add broccoli and onion and mix well.
• Cook 2 to 4 minute or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
• Add cheese and stir until melted.
• Serve.

MARINATED ZESTY CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Pour dressing over chicken in shallow glass dish; turn to evenly coat chicken. Refrigerate 1 hour to marinate.
• Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Place grated topping in shallow dish. Add chicken; turn to evenly coat both sides of each breast. Place in single layer in shallow pan sprayed with cooking spray.
• Bake 30 min. Meanwhile, cook mushrooms in skillet sprayed with cooking spray on high heat 3 min. or until tender, stirring frequently. Stir in basil.
• Top chicken with mushrooms and shredded cheese; bake 5 min. or until cheese is melted.

ZESTY BAKED PARMESAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Mix cheese and salad dressing mix.
• Moisten chicken with milk, coat with cheese mixture.
• Place in shallow baking dish.
• Bake at 400 degrees for 25 minutes or until cooked through.
• For a golden, crispier chicken, set oven to broil.
• Broil 2 to 4 minutes or until golden brown, watching closely.

ZESTY ONE-PAN CHICKEN AND POTATO BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F.
• Pour dressing over chicken and potatoes in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
• Sprinkle with cheese.
• Bake 1 hour or until chicken is done (165°F).