Italian Dressing Chicken
This Italian Dressing Chicken is a flavorful, oven-baked chicken dinner made with a zesty Italian dressing marinade, tender roasted peppers and onions, and rich buttery pan gravy. It’s an easy recipe perfect for busy weeknights, delivering juicy, golden brown chicken with maximum flavor using simple pantry ingredients.
Servings: 8
Calories: 131kcal
Ingredients
- 8 pieces Chicken
- 1 cup Italian Dressing
- 2 Bell Peppers sliced
- 1 Onion sliced
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Adobo Powder
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- ½ tsp Ground Sage
- 3 tbsp Butter
- Salt & Pepper to Taste
Gravy
- 5 tbsp Pan Drippings
- 1 tbsp All-Purpose Flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Arrange half of the sliced onions and bell peppers in the bottom of a large baking dish.
- Pat the chicken pieces dry and season generously on all sides with onion powder, garlic powder, adobo seasoning, smoked paprika, ground sage, salt, and black pepper. Place the seasoned chicken over the vegetables in a single layer. Pour the Italian dressing evenly over the chicken, allowing it to settle into the vegetables below. Scatter the remaining onions and peppers over the top, then distribute the sliced butter evenly across the dish.
- Bake uncovered for about 1½ hours, basting the chicken with the pan juices halfway through cooking. At that point, carefully remove about 5 tablespoons (¼ cup) of the drippings and whisk together with 1 tablespoon flour until smooth. Spoon this mixture back over the chicken and baste again to coat.
- Continue baking until the chicken is fully cooked and beautifully golden brown. For crispier skin, broil for the final 2 to 3 minutes. Serve hot, spooning the rich pan juices over each piece. Enjoy!
Notes
Marinating & Flavor Tips
For maximum flavor:
- Marinate the chicken in Italian dressing for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
- Store marinating chicken in a sealed plastic bag or airtight container.
- The acidity in salad dressing helps tenderize the meat.
- Always pat chicken dry before seasoning for better browning.
- Don’t skip basting, it keeps everything juicy.
Nutrition
Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 486mg | Potassium: 131mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1197IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.4mg