Italian One Pan Chicken

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This Italian one pan chicken recipe is a easy and delicious dinner. The best part is that it cooks in one pan so clean up is a breeze.

One pan chicken recipes are how I survive busy weeknights. This Italian inspired one pan chicken is flavor packed and is ready in less than 30 minutes. Your whole family will rave at how delicious this recipe is and ask for on repeat.

Paleo One Pan Italian Chicken

Why Youโ€™ll Love This Italian Chicken Recipe:

  • Healthy! This recipe, as written, fits into paleo eating guidelines. It is also low calorie and low fat which makes it a perfect additional to your nutrition plan.
  • Delicious! This recipe has so much flavor that comes from the blend of seasonings and the tomatoes.
  • Versatile! You can easily change the seasonings and switch this from Italian one pan chicken to Mexican or Indian inspired one pan chicken.
  • Fast! I love one pan chicken recipes that are quick and easy. This one definitely fits those requirements with a bulk of the cooking time being totally hands off.

Italian One Pan Chicken Ingredients

  • Chicken – I use boneless, skinless chicken breasts for this recipe. A thinner cutlet will allow this recipe to come together even quicker since they cook fast.
  • Seasonings – This recipe uses a mix of garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, nutmeg, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper. The cayenne pepper and crushed red pepper add a hint of spice so feel free to exclude them if you are sensitive to spice.
  • Oil – I use a neutral oil for this recipe like avocado oil or similar.
  • Onion and garlic – These both add flavor to the dish.
  • Tomatoes – Fire roasted, diced tomatoes add a little smokiness and extra flavor to this recipe.
Paleo Italian One Pot Chicken

What to Serve with this One Pan Italian Chicken Recipe

  • Spaghetti Squash – When I was developing this recipe, I was eating most paleo and so I loved serving this with spaghetti squash.
  • Pasta – A longer cut pasta shape would work best.
  • Roasted Vegetables – One pan chicken and veggies are always a hit on a busy weeknight. Broccoli or asparagus would go great here.
  • Salad – Throw together a quick salad for a perfect accompaniment.
Paleo One Pan Italian Chicken

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Italian One Pan Chicken Recipe

This Italian one pan chicken recipe is a easy and delicious dinner. The best part is that it cooks in one pan so clean up is a breeze.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Shannah Coe

Ingredients

  • 4 6- ounce boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 Tablespoons oil divided
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 15 ounce can fire roasted tomatoes

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt and nutmeg. Stir to combine. Sprinkle on both sides of chicken breast.
    4 6- ounce boneless, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • Add 1 Tbsp of oil to skillet pan. Heat over medium high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned; about 2-3 minutes on each side. Transfer to plate.
    2 Tablespoons oil
  • If needed, add remaining 1 Tbsp oil to the pan. Add onion and sautรฉ for 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute. Stir in Italian seasoning and crushed red pepper. Cook for 1 minute or until fragrant.
    1 1/2 Tablespoons Italian seasoning, 1 onion, 1 clove garlic, 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • Add tomatoes and 1/4 cup water. Return chicken to pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and simmer for 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
    15 ounce can fire roasted tomatoes

Notes

  • The chicken does not need to be cooked through when browning. It will continue to cook once added back into the skillet to simmer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 54g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 514mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g
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19 Comments

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  3. I love one pot meals, especially nice and healthy ones like this.
    Thanks for sharing on the #HomeMattersParty. I hope you will join us again next week.

  4. What a beautiful recipe! (Your pictures are great too!) Thank you for linking up to Creative K Kids’ Tasty Tuesdays Linky Party. I have pinned your recipe to our Tasty Tuesday’s Pinterest Board.

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  11. Ooooo yum! I love the idea of using spaghetti squash too! My boyfriend and I love spaghetti squash – this may be on the menu soon! =D

    1. I am a huge fan of spaghetti squash and we use it often. My husband has even started to like it a little too. Enjoy!

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  13. I was so pleased with this recipe! I mean, you really can’t beat easy, fast, and delicious. The flavors are so bright and fresh, too.

  14. Flavorful and satisfying without the hassle. Itโ€™s the kind of meal that makes you feel like youโ€™ve just had dinner at a cozy Italian bistro!