Zesty Italian Chicken Recipe

Name: Zesty Italian Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Chicken:; 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; Sauce:; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth (or water); Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon; 1/4 cup reduced-fat Italian dressing; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Servings: persons

Chicken:
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Sauce:
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth (or water)
Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon
1/4 cup reduced-fat Italian dressing
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

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Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
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Combine flour, Italian seasoning, and pepper in a bowl.
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Dry the chicken breasts with a paper towel, then dredge them in the flour mixture. Pat off excess flour.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add chicken breasts and cook 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
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Remove chicken from the skillet and place in an ovenproof dish. Bake 10-12 minutes.
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About 3 minutes before the chicken is done, make the sauce. Reheat skillet over medium heat, add garlic, and saute 1 minute. Add the broth and simmer until reduced by half. Add the lemon zest, juice, and dressing; cook another minute. Add the parsley and remove from heat.
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Remove the chicken breasts from the oven. Spoon sauce over chicken and serve.
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391

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Chicken:, 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and more.

Yes, Zesty Italian Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Zesty Italian Chicken

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