Easy Oven Baked Italian Chicken Thighs
My Easy Oven Baked Italian Baked Chicken Thighs are great for busy weeknights, meal prep and last minute family dinners. Juicy chicken thighs are roasted with my special Zesty Italian Seasoning Blend and sweet red bell peppers. This easy 5 ingredient dish can be paired with your favorite pasta or keep it simple with roasted vegetables, potatoes or my Roasted Murasaki Sweet Potato Salad or a green salad!
Original Post: April 2022 | Post Updated: November 2024
Why this simple recipe works:
- This chicken thighs recipe takes under 30 minutes to make.
- It’s family friendly and kid approved! This chicken thigh and peppers recipe is literally the only chicken my son eats (well besides Mc Donald’s nuggets) LOL
- It’s seasoned to perfection and you can make other variations of it.
- Just like my Chicken Sausage and Vegetables and my Salmon with Broccoli and Sweet Potatoes, this is a sheet pan meal and uses parchment paper for easy clean up.
- This boneless chicken thigh dinner pairs well with my Oven Roasted Rosemary Carrots, Cumin Sweet Potatoes, Whole30 Roasted Brussels Sprouts and my Dairy Free Root Vegetable Mash.
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Check out these other chicken dinner ideas: Whole30 Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs, Oven Roasted Greek Yogurt Chicken
Ingredients Italian Baked Chicken Thighs
Extra virgin olive oil. 2-3 tablespoons is best.
Red bell pepper. Orange or yellow bell peppers can be used as well.
Red onions. Red onion will add more flavor but it also be omitted as well.
Boneless skinless chicken thighs. Chicken breasts will work too but using thighs keeps ot super juicy.
Zesty Italian Seasoning. This is my special blend but any Italian blend works. You could also use a mix garlic powder, onion powder, paprika and oregano or garlic salt.
How to Make Baked Italian Chicken Thighs
Follow these easy step-by-step instructions to make this Italian Chicken Recipe.
Step 1: Preheat The Oven: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Cover a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
Step 2: Prepare The Chicken, Onions and Peppers: Add the cut red peppers, red onions and add boneless chicken thighs to the sheet pan. Sprinkle the zesty Italian seasoning evenly over the chicken. Drizzle the olive oil and gently mix to combine well.
Step 3: Bake The Chicken : Place chicken in the preheated oven for 22 minutes or until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. When done, let it cool for 2-3 minutes and then serve with your favorite pasta, rice or salad.
My oven tends to run hot- I originally made this recipe several times using 400 degrees F but noticed it looked burnt. 375 degrees F works best for my oven so if you notice that about your oven, baking at a lower temperature will result in the the best flavor.
Storing
Store any leftover chicken thighs in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2-3 days. Reheat in the microwave for 60 seconds.
Variations and Serving Suggestions for This Chicken Dish
- For another layer of flavor add lemon juice after cooking or use fresh garlic.
- Any poultry seasoning will taste delicious.
- Use fresh rosemary or other fresh herbs. For extra spice throw in some red pepper flakes.
- Serve on top of fettuccine and with side of crusty bread.
- Add other veggies to the sheet pan like broccoli, zucchini, cherry tomatoes or carrots.
- Pan sear the chicken first over medium heat and deglaze the pan with white wine.
- Use these same spices and roast a whole chicken like my Crispy Middle Eastern Spatchcock Chicken.
Helpful tips for Italian Baked Chicken Thighs
- Boneless thighs work best for this recipe. Bone in chicken thighs will work but you will need to increase the cooking time to 35-40 minutes.
- There is kosher salt in my seasoning mix already so there is no need to add more.
- Use a meat thermometer to check the temperature to ensure the chicken is cooked all the way.
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When you are short on time, sheet pan dinners are always a good way to go for an easy weeknight meal. Juicy chicken thighs pair well with most veggies and makes great leftovers. Serve with your favorite side dishes for a complete and delicious meal. I hope you enjoy this Italian Boneless Chicken Thigh dinner!
Easy Oven Baked Italian Chicken Thighs
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup red bell peppers sliced
- 1/4 cup red onions
- 1 pound chicken thighs boneless and skinless
- 2 tablespoons zesty italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Cover a large sheet pan with parchment paper. Add the cut red peppers, red onion and the boneless chicken thighs to the sheet pan.
- Sprinkle the zesty Italian seasoning evenly over the chicken. Drizzle the olive oil and gently mix to combine well.
- Place chicken in the oven for 22-25 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. When done, let it cool for 2-3 minutes and then serve with your favorite pasta, rice or salad.
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