Description
Juicy, buttery, herb-seasoned Baked Italian Dressing Chicken that’s packed with flavor and baked to golden perfection. A comfort dish served best over creamy mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
6–8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or drumsticks
1 packet (or ½ cup) Italian dressing mix
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp black pepper
½ tsp salt (optional)
1 large onion, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter, cubed
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Creamy mashed potatoes (for serving)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat chicken dry.
2. Combine dressing mix, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, and salt. Rub over chicken.
3. Heat olive oil in a skillet. Sear chicken skin-side down 4–5 min; flip and cook 2 more min. Remove.
4. Add onions and peppers to skillet, cook 3–4 minutes.
5. Add chicken broth, scrape browned bits. Return chicken to pan.
6. Dot with butter, cover loosely with foil, and bake 35–40 minutes until chicken reaches 175°F.
7. Garnish with parsley and serve over mashed potatoes.
Notes
Pat the chicken dry to ensure crispy skin.
Searing adds depth—don’t skip it.
Use low-sodium broth to control salt levels.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American, Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with mashed potatoes
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 135mg