Best Italian Zest Chicken Zip And Steam Recipes

ZESTY CHICKEN TENDERS

Steps:

• 1. In a gallon zip-lock bag, mix Italian dressing, honey and lime juice. Add chicken tenders and marinate in the frig for several hours.
• 2. In a large iron skillet or on a grill, cook chicken with marinade until browned and tender.

ZESTY ITALIAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Place chicken, skin sides down, in ungreased rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches.
• Mix remaining ingredients. Brush half of mayonnaise mixture over chicken.
• Cover and bake 30 minutes. Turn chicken; brush with remaining mayonnaise mixture. Bake uncovered about 30 minutes or until juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut. (If chicken begins to brown too quickly, cover with aluminum foil.) Discard any remaining mayonnaise mixture.

ZESTY CHICKEN MARINARA

Steps:

• Place chicken in a 4-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the marinara sauce, tomato, salad dressing, Italian seasoning and garlic; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until chicken is tender., Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Serve chicken and sauce with pasta; sprinkle with cheese. Freeze option: Do not cook pasta. Freeze cooled chicken mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Cook pasta according to package directions. Place chicken mixture in a large skillet. Heat until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, stirring occasionally; add a little water if necessary. Serve as directed.

ZESTY ITALIAN CHICKEN PASTA WITH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add vegetables; cook and stir 5 min. or until crisp-tender. Add chicken; cook on medium heat 3 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
• Drain pasta; place in large bowl. Add chicken mixture and dressing; mix lightly. Top with cheese.

ZESTY CHICKEN AND PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, heat 1/4 cup dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 5 min. or until done. Add vegetables and parsley; cook 5 min. or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
• Drain pasta; toss with chicken mixture and remaining dressing. Top with cheese.

SLOW COOKER ITALIAN CHICKEN RECIPE

Steps:

• Place chicken in a slow cooker and sprinkle Italian dressing mix over top.
• Combine cream cheese and cream of chicken soup in a small bowl and whisk until smooth and spoon over chicken.
• Cook on low 4-6 hours.
• Once chicken is done, remove from the slow cooker and shred with 2 forks. Return to slow cooker and mix in with the rest of the sauce before serving.
• Serve chicken over cooked pasta. Garnish with chopped parsley and shredded parmesan cheese (optional).

ITALIAN ZEST CHICKEN (ZIP AND STEAM)

Steps:

• Stir first three ingredients well and allow mixture to thicken for 1 minute.
• Spread rub evenly onto chicken breast halves.
• Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning blend onto chicken.
• Place prepared chicken breasts in Ziploc® Brand Zip 'n Steam™ Medium or Large bag. Seal bag and place in microwave.
• Cook on full power for 4 - 5 minutes or until chicken is cooked through, with no trace of pink. If needed, continue microwaving at 30-second intervals until chicken is done.
• Allow bag to stand 1 minute before handling. Carefully open bag and serve.