Description
A comforting and easy-to-make Italian Chicken Green Bean Bake featuring tender chicken breasts, fresh green beans, and Yukon Gold potatoes seasoned with buttery Italian dressing mix and baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 2 cups fresh green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
Protein
- 1 lb chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2-inch thickness
Seasonings & Fats
- 1/2 cup butter, cut into small pieces
- 0.7 oz package dry Italian dressing mix
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables and chicken: Cut the green beans into 1-inch pieces and dice the Yukon Gold potatoes into chunks. Pound the chicken breasts to an even 1/2-inch thickness to ensure even cooking throughout.
- Arrange the ingredients in the baking dish: Line one side of the baking dish with the prepared green beans. On the opposite side, spread out the diced potatoes. Place the pounded chicken breasts down the middle of the dish for even heat distribution.
- Add butter and seasonings: Cut the butter into small pieces and evenly distribute it over the green beans, potatoes, and chicken breasts. Sprinkle the dry Italian dressing mix evenly over the entire dish to infuse a robust Italian flavor.
- Bake: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil to lock in moisture. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 1 hour until the chicken is fully cooked and the vegetables have softened to a tender texture.
Notes
- Pounding the chicken breasts ensures they cook evenly and stay juicy.
- Covering the dish with foil prevents the chicken and vegetables from drying out during baking.
- Use fresh green beans for the best texture and flavor.
- For a crispier top, remove the foil during the last 10 minutes of baking.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad or crusty bread.