Description
This Italian Chicken, Green Beans, and Potatoes recipe is a comforting and hearty one-pan baked meal featuring tender chicken breast cubes, crisp-tender green beans, and soft red potatoes, all seasoned with flavorful Italian salad dressing mix and enriched with butter. Perfect for an easy and wholesome weeknight dinner, it requires minimal prep and cooks together in the oven for a deliciously simple meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins
- 2 pounds chicken breast (cut into 1-2″ cubes)
Vegetables
- 4 cups red potatoes (cut into 1/2″ cubes)
- 10.8 ounces frozen whole green beans (1 bag, around 10-12 ounces)
Seasonings and Fats
- 0.7 ounce Italian salad dressing seasoning packet (1 packet)
- ½ cup butter (divided into 8 slices)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Line a 9×13-inch baking pan by spreading the green beans along one side and the cubed potatoes along the other side, creating separate sections. Place the cubed chicken breast in the center section between the green beans and potatoes. It’s okay if the ingredients overlap slightly.
- Season and Butter: Sprinkle the Italian salad dressing seasoning packet evenly over the entire dish to ensure balanced flavor throughout. Then distribute the 8 slices of butter evenly across the top of the chicken, green beans, and potatoes, adding richness and helping with moisture during baking.
- Bake Covered: Cover the pan tightly with foil to retain moisture and bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 1 hour. The casserole is ready when the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit and the potatoes are tender enough to be pierced easily with a fork.
- Serve Warm: Remove from the oven and serve this flavorful baked chicken dish hot. It pairs well on its own or alongside dinner rolls, a simple side salad, or fresh fruit for a balanced meal.
Notes
- Ensure chicken reaches 165°F internally for safe consumption.
- You can substitute fresh green beans if preferred; adjust cook time slightly if needed.
- The Italian salad dressing mix can be substituted with your favorite Italian seasoning blend if desired.
- Rest dish for 5 minutes after baking for easier serving.
- For a lower-fat option, reduce butter by half or use a butter substitute.
