Italian Crusted Chicken Recipe

This family-favorite Italian Crusted Chicken recipe is quick, easy, and impressive enough for company! A versatile dish, you can customize it with your favorite spices. We use a blend of butter and olive oil for richness, coating juicy chicken in a crispy crust of seasoned stuffing mix and Parmesan cheese. This recipe is also fantastic with pork chops! Ready in under an hour.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 333.1 kcal
Protein 55g
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Ingredients for Italian Crusted Chicken

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How to Make Italian Crusted Chicken

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. Lightly spray a baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  3. Crush one 6-ounce box of seasoned stuffing mix and place in a shallow bowl or pie plate.
  4. Add 1 cup crushed corn flakes and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (from a can or freshly grated) to the crushed stuffing mix. Stir well.
  5. In a separate shallow bowl, melt 1/2 cup butter with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
  6. Add the contents of one packet of Italian salad dressing to the melted butter and olive oil mixture. Mix well.
  7. Dip each chicken piece (about 4, 6-ounce pieces) in the butter mixture, then dredge in the stuffing mix, ensuring it's fully coated.
  8. Place the breaded chicken pieces in the prepared baking pan.
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the juices run clear and the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

15 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

59g

Carbs

0g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Italian Crusted Chicken?

Italian Crusted Chicken takes about 55 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Italian Crusted Chicken?

Italian Crusted Chicken has approximately 333.1 calories per serving, with about 55 g protein, 0 g carbohydrates and 36 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Italian Crusted Chicken?

The key ingredients for Italian Crusted Chicken are Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, Butter, Olive Oil, Good Seasonings Italian Salad Dressing Mix, Seasoned Stuffing Mix, Corn Flakes. See the full list with measurements above.

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