Olive Garden Dressing Chicken Recipe
Love Olive Garden's famous Italian dressing? Now you can make it at home! This Olive Garden Dressing Chicken Recipe is super easy.
Equipment
- Baking Dish
- Mixing Bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Meat thermometer
- Aluminum foil
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Olive Garden Italian dressing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- This helps the dressing stick better.
- Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Place them in a large bowl.
- Pour the Olive Garden dressing over chicken.
- Add garlic powder and Italian seasoning.
- Mix everything together really well.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap.
- Put it in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Longer marinating means more flavor!
- Set your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Let it heat up completely.
- This ensures even cooking throughout.
- Grease your baking dish with olive oil.
- Place the marinated chicken in the dish.
- Pour remaining marinade over the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes uncovered.
- Check with a thermometer—it should reach 165°F.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes.
- This keeps the juices inside.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if you like.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Don't skip the marinating step!
- It makes a huge difference.
- Pound chicken breasts to even thickness.
- This helps them cook evenly.
- Use a meat thermometer for perfect doneness.
- Never guess—overcooked chicken gets dry.
- You can grill this instead of baking.
- It adds a nice smoky flavor.
- Save leftover chicken for sandwiches or salads.
- Store it in the fridge up to 3 days.