Zesty Italian Chicken Recipes

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 CROCK-POT CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place all ingredients into crock-pot (except pasta).
• Cook on low 3-4 hours. After about an hour open crock-pot and stir everything together.
• When complete, shred or cut chicken into chunks. Serve over steamed rice or pasta of your choice. (Bowtie or angel hair is really good.)

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 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.

EASY ITALIAN CHICKEN II

Steps:

• To Marinate: Pour salad dressing into a large, resealable plastic bag. Add chicken breasts, seal bag and shake to coat. Place in refrigerator for at least 1 hour or overnight (the longer you marinate, the more taste the chicken will absorb).
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Remove chicken from bag, discarding remaining marinade. Place chicken in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear. Note: Turn chicken occasionally while baking.

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 ITALIAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• 1. Heat oven to 375°. Place chicken, skin sides down, in ungreased rectangular pan, 13 x 9 x 2 inches.2. Mix remaining ingredients brush half of mayonnaise mixture on chicken. Cover and bake 30 minutes. Turn chicken brush with remaining mayonnaise mixture. Bake uncovered about 30 minutes longer or until juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut. (If chicken browns too quickly, cover with aluminum foil.)NUTRITION FACTS: 1 Serving: Calories 375 (Calories from Fat 245) Fat 27g (Saturated 6g) Cholesterol 105mg Sodium 220mg Carbohydrate 2g (Dietary Fiber 0g) Protein 31g % DAILY VALUE: Vitamin A 6% Vitamin C 0% Calcium 2% Iron 8% DIET EXCHANGES: 4 Medium-Fat Meat 1 1/2 FatZesty Italian Chicken with Sweet Potatoes: Peel 4 medium sweet potatoes cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces. Increase mayonnaise and zesty Italian dressing to 1/3 cup each. Continue as directed in steps 1 and 2 except, after baking chicken 30 minutes, turn chicken and arrange sweet potatoes around chicken. Brush chicken and sweet potatoes with remaining mayonnaise mixture. Bake uncovered about 30 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender and juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut. (If chicken browns too quickly, cover with aluminum foil.)From "Betty Crocker's Complete Cookbook, Everything You Need to Know to Cook Today, 9th Edition." Text Copyright 2000 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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.

ZESTY SLOW COOKER CHICKEN BARBECUE

Steps:

• Place chicken in the slow cooker. Mix barbecue sauce, Italian salad dressing, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl; pour mixture over chicken.
• Cover and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours or on High for 3 to 4 hours. Shred and serve.

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.