Oven Baked 3-Ingredient Chicken Charleston
This oven baked 3-ingredient Chicken Charleston is the kind of simple, dependable dinner that earns a permanent spot in the family recipe box. It comes together with just a few pantry staples, but the oven does the heavy lifting, turning chicken and onions into a glossy, savory-sweet dish that feels a little nostalgic in the best way. Recipes like this became popular in the 1970s for a reason: they were practical, affordable, and easy enough for busy home cooks to make again and again.
Serve Chicken Charleston with fluffy white rice, buttered egg noodles, or mashed potatoes to catch every bit of the sauce. A simple green bean side, steamed broccoli, or a crisp salad balances the richness nicely, and warm rolls are always welcome if you want a full comfort-food meal.
Ingredients
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup fat-free Italian dressing
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Spread the sliced onion in the bottom of a baking dish.
- Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper and place them over the onions.
- Pour the fat-free Italian dressing evenly over the chicken.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for another 15–20 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes and serve.
WW Points
Approximately 2–3 Points per serving
(6 servings, using fat-free Italian dressing and skinless chicken thighs.)
