Italian Skillet Chicken (Easy One-Pan Recipe)
This Italian Skillet Chicken is golden brown on the outside, juicy on the inside, and seasoned with classic Italian herbs. It’s the perfect chicken recipe to pair with pasta, orzo, or risotto for a complete meal.
This recipe is a variation of my Easy Skillet Chicken — instead of paprika, we use Italian seasoning for a whole new flavor profile. The result is simple, flavorful chicken that works with so many dishes, from fettuccini Alfredo to marinated tomatoes.
Preparing the Chicken
For best results:
- Trim – Cut off any fatty or uneven spots.
- Pound – You don’t want thin cutlets, just even thickness so the chicken cooks evenly. A few taps with a rolling pin will do the job.
- Room temperature – Pull the chicken out of the refrigerator about 30 minutes before cooking. This helps it cook more evenly.
Seasoning Tips
Mix your seasoning blend first (garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning) instead of sprinkling them individually. This ensures the flavor distributes evenly across all the chicken breasts. Season liberally for the best flavor.
Cooking Italian Skillet Chicken
A preheated pan or griddle is key:
- Start preheating your skillet just under medium heat while prepping the chicken.
- Always preheat at the same temperature you’ll cook the dish. Don’t crank the heat up high to warm the pan faster, then lower it — this can lead to burnt chicken.
- Cook the chicken breasts until golden and slightly crusty on the outside, while juicy inside (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
What to Serve with Italian Skillet Chicken
This Italian chicken is incredibly versatile. Try pairing it with:
- Marinated tomatoes – light, fresh, and tangy
- Fettuccini Alfredo or my Light Fettuccini Alfredo
- Orzo or risotto for a hearty Italian-inspired dinner
Final Thoughts
This easy Italian skillet chicken recipe is proof that simple ingredients can deliver bold flavor. With its crispy golden crust and juicy inside, it’s a dish you’ll turn to again and again for weeknight dinners or entertaining.
If you make this recipe, leave a review and let me know how you liked it!
Italian Skillet Chicken
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts trimmed, pounded
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp italian seasoning
- 1 tsp black pepper
- avocado oil spray or olive oil
Instructions
- Remove breasts from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking.
- Trim and pound breasts to even thickness. Pat dry with paper towels on both sides.
- Preheat pan just under medium heat for 5 minutes.
- Mix all the seasoning together in a bowl and cover each side of the chicken liberally.
- Spray the pan down with avocado oil spray or add a tablespoon of olive oil.
- Add the chicken in batches based on the size of your pan. Cook for 8 minutes per side. Don't touch until it's time to flip.
- Let rest for 5-10 minutes. Serve warm.
- Highly recommend serving with burrata cheese and marinated tomatoes.
