Italian Dressing Chicken and Pasta

Juicy chicken and tomatoes marinated and baked in a zesty Italian dressing served over spaghetti deliver a burst of flavor with every bite.

Why We Love This Recipe

This recipe is a spirited blend of herbs and spices that turns average ingredients into an herby, tangy, delightful meal.  

It’s easy to make and it’s easily adaptable to serve any size family.

Ingredients

Dressing/Marinade

• .60 oz dry zesty Italian dressing mix
• ½ cup olive oil
• ¼ cup red wine vinegar
• 3 tbsp water

Chicken and Pasta

• 2 chicken breasts
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes
• ½ lb. spaghetti noodles
• 1 tbsp capers
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• Basil leaves

Let’s Make Italian Dressing Chicken and Pasta

Dressing/Marinade

1. Place all ingredients into a jar and shake well.
2. Place chicken breasts into a zip-top bag, add ¼ cup of the dressing and 2-4 basil leaves, and marinate in the refrigerator for 6-8 hours or overnight.
3. Save remaining dressing.

Chicken and Pasta

1. Preheat oven to 400°.
2. Slice cherry tomatoes in half and place them cut-side down on a large baking sheet.
3. On the same baking sheet toss tomato halves and capers with 3 tablespoons of the dressing mix. Set aside.
4. Add 1 tbsp olive oil to a large skillet, and brown chicken for 2-3 minutes on both sides. Discard any excess marinate in the bag.
5. Do not clean the skillet, set it aside.
6. Nestle chicken between tomatoes and capers on the baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes.
7. While the chicken is roasting, cook the pasta per the box instructions.
8. Remove the chicken from the baking sheet and let sit for 3-5 minutes.
9. Transfer the pasta to the same skillet used to brown the chicken and add red pepper flakes.
10. Carefully pour the tomatoes, capers, and any pan juices from the baking sheet onto the top of the pasta and gently toss to combine.
11. Slice the chicken breasts and serve on top of the pasta.
12. If desired, drizzle with the remaining dressing.

Krazy Kitchen Mom Tips

• It’s best to marinate the chicken overnight; the longer it marinates, the deeper the flavor.
• I recommend roasting the tomatoes cut side down which gives them more cooking surface to carmelize.
• To double this recipe, select X2 next to Ingredients on the recipe card.

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