Zesty Italian Dressing Baked Chicken with Brown Sugar and Rice
Some recipes look too simple to be true, but this one is proof that incredible flavor doesn’t require a long ingredient list or hours in the kitchen. All you need are whole chicken breasts, a bottle of zesty Italian dressing, brown sugar, and rice — and the result is a juicy, caramelized, deeply savory dish that the whole family will genuinely love. It comes together in one glass casserole dish, which means cleanup is a breeze too.
The magic here is in how the Italian dressing works as both a marinade and a cooking liquid. Its tangy vinegar base tenderizes the chicken while the herbs and garlic infuse every bite with bold flavor. Add a touch of brown sugar for gentle sweetness and some rice to soak up all those incredible juices, and you have a complete, satisfying meal straight from the oven.
Ingredients
- 4 whole boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 bottle (16 oz) zesty Italian dressing
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (uncooked)
- 1 3/4 cups chicken broth or water (to help rice cook through)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Method
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