Description
This Italian Chicken Green Bean Bake is a simple and flavorful one-dish meal perfect for a wholesome family dinner. Tender chicken breasts are baked alongside fresh green beans and Yukon Gold potatoes, all seasoned with a zesty dry Italian dressing mix and enriched with butter for a comforting, savory finish.
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
Seasoning and Fat
- 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.
- Arrange the ingredients in the baking dish: On one side of a baking dish, spread the green beans evenly. On the opposite side, place the diced potatoes. Lay the pounded chicken breasts down the center of the dish.
- Add butter and seasonings: Distribute small pieces of butter over the green beans, potatoes, and chicken breasts. Sprinkle the dry Italian dressing mix evenly over all the ingredients, ensuring every component is well flavored.
- Bake the dish: Cover the baking dish tightly with foil to lock in moisture. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 1 hour, or until the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature and the vegetables become tender.
Notes
- For even cooking, make sure the chicken breasts are pounded to an equal thickness.
- You can substitute green beans with asparagus or broccoli if desired.
- Butter can be replaced with olive oil for a slightly lighter version.
- Check the chicken’s internal temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure it reaches 165°F (74°C) for safety.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
