Italian Seasoning Chicken
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This Italian seasoning chicken is our go-to for busy weeknights. With just a few ingredients, it makes juicy, flavorful chicken every time. It’s an easy recipe that everyone in the family will enjoy, and it’s ready in just 15 minutes!
This Italian-seasoned chicken is one of my go-to dinners for busy weeknights. There’s nothing complicated about it—just chicken breasts seasoned well and pan-fried until golden and flavorful, the kind of recipe that quickly earns a spot in the regular rotation.
I’ve tested a lot of seasoning combinations over the years, and this blend is the one I keep coming back to. I use my homemade Italian seasoning along with sweet paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. It’s simple, balanced, and delivers plenty of flavor without overpowering the chicken.
What I love most is how versatile this chicken is. I’ll serve it with a starch and a vegetable side, slice it for salads or pasta, pile it onto pizza, or tuck leftovers into sandwiches for easy lunches. With just chicken, olive oil, and pantry spices, it’s a reliable recipe that works hard all week long.
What to serve with Italian seasoning chicken
This is one of those versatile chicken recipes you can serve with just about anything. Enjoy it on its own, with some sautéed green beans with garlic, or with a side of honey butter skillet corn like in the picture above.
It’s perfect for adding to salads, bowls, and pasta. It tastes especially delicious with my garlic butter pasta or creamy tomato pasta.
Italian Seasoning Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 medium boneless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon EACH: garlic powder and onion powder
- ½ teaspoon EACH: sweet paprika, salt, and pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Dry the chicken breasts with paper towels then put them on a cutting board. Use the palm of your hand to gently pound the thick end of the chicken breasts so that each piece is even in thickness.4 medium boneless chicken breasts
- Mix the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl then sprinkle the spices evenly over both sides of the chicken.1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon EACH: garlic powder and onion powder, ½ teaspoon EACH: sweet paprika, salt, and pepper
- Heat the oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and let them cook for 3-4 minutes until the bottom side is dark golden brown. Turn the heat down to medium and flip the chicken oven. Continue to cook for another 6-8, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit and is no longer pink in the middle.2 tablespoons olive oil
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In the video recipe, what is the glaze/dressing that’s spooned over the chicken after it’s plated?
That was just the extra juices that were in the bottom of the pan. 😋
Works great for air fryer
Thank you so much for letting us know!!
Hands down the BEST chicken breasts I’ve ever made!!! Thank you so much for this recipe, it’s a game-changer for sure ❤
Delicious!
I made this for dinner on a week night with couscous and a lettuce salad on the side. My husband and kids all loved it! Thanks for the easy and delicious recipe.
Made this chicken for Caesar chicken wraps- family loved it!! I cut the chicken into strips, seasoned it and baked it. Will be making this again for sure!!
My family loves this Italian Chicken Breast Recipe of yours. This is one of our favorites. I make it 3 times a week on the airfryer. This beats the Italian Dressing bottle I was using before. Thank u very much for sharing your recipe. Its very delicious not sweet @ all. Thanks again!
This is a great Italian chicken recipe. My family loves it. I make it 3 times a week. Thank you very much for sharing.