Italian Microwave Chicken
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with Italian Microwave Chicken, a quick and flavorful dish that's ready in just 25 minutes! This recipe combines tender, juicy chicken breasts with the bold flavors of garlic, dried Italian seasoning, and a hint of spice from optional crushed red pepper flakes. The addition of cherry tomatoes allows for a burst of natural sweetness, beautifully balanced by fresh basil and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Best of all, this entire dish is cooked in the microwave, making it a time-saving, hassle-free option perfect for busy nights. Serve it with crusty bread, pasta, or a light salad for a satisfying, no-fuss Italian-inspired meal that’s as delicious as it is convenient. Perfect for two, but easily adaptable for more, this easy microwave chicken recipe will become a go-to favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dried Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons Fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts on a microwave-safe plate or dish with raised edges to catch any juices that may run during cooking.
Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken breasts, ensuring that both sides are evenly coated.
Sprinkle the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using) evenly over the chicken.
Arrange the halved cherry tomatoes around and on top of the chicken breasts for even distribution.
Cover the dish with microwave-safe plastic wrap or an inverted microwave-safe plate. Leave a small gap for steam to escape.
Microwave the dish on high for 5 minutes. Carefully remove the cover (watch out for hot steam) and check the chicken for doneness. If needed, microwave in 2-minute intervals until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
Once cooked, let the chicken rest, covered, for 2 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.
Sprinkle the freshly chopped basil and grated Parmesan cheese over the chicken and tomatoes before serving.
Serve warm, optionally with crusty bread, pasta, or a side salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
908 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.0 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.8 g | 49% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 306 mg | 102% | |
| Sodium | 1618 mg | 70% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.4 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.0 g | ||
| Protein | 113.9 g | 228% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 190 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1302 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
