Zesty Italian Chicken
Photo: Quentin Bacon
This appetizing entrée clocks in at less than 300 calories and is certain to cure your chicken cravings.
How to Make It
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°.
Step 2
Combine flour, Italian seasoning, and pepper in a bowl.
Step 3
Dry the chicken breasts with a paper towel, then dredge them in the flour mixture. Pat off excess flour.
Step 4
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.
Step 5
Remove chicken from the skillet and place in an ovenproof dish. Bake 10-12 minutes.
Step 6
About 3 minutes before the chicken is done, make the sauce. Reheat skillet over medium heat, add garlic, and sauté 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.
Step 7
Remove the chicken breasts from the oven. Spoon sauce over chicken and serve.
Chef's Notes
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mrsmcyd's Review
Delicious and easy. I had to alter the sauce recipe to make more sauce- the original one did not make enough. I added some dry white wine. My picky husband loved it so thats always a good sign!
jenniferlovejoy's Review