Step 1

Preheat the oven to 420°F.

Step 2

Place the cubed chicken into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix together the Italian seasoning, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.

Step 4

Sprinkle the seasoning mix over the chicken.

Step 5

Add the olive oil and mix all the ingredients together until the chicken pieces are coated in the seasonings.

Step 6

Top the chicken with the butter cubes.

Step 7

Bake for 10 minutes. After ten minutes, stir the chicken and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes. The chicken is fully cooked when the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Step 8

Remove the chicken from the oven and sprinkle with fresh parsley, if using.

Step 9

Serve with a side of green beans or over rice.