Country French Chicken

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Advanced
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A classic one-pan meal featuring tender chicken braised with mushrooms, vegetables, and a rich white wine sauce.
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This Country French Chicken is a comforting, rustic dish that brings the elegance of French cuisine to the everyday family dinner table. Juicy chicken pieces are browned until golden, then gently braised with earthy mushrooms, crisp celery, sweet carrots, and aromatic onions in a savory white wine reduction. The result is incredibly tender meat nestled in a flavorful, herb-infused sauce that is perfect for spooning over rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread. It&# 226;€™s an ideal weeknight supper that feels special without requiring hours of prep, offering a hearty and satisfying meal for the whole household.

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Country French Chicken

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6 Calories: 361.7

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This Country French Chicken is a comforting, rustic dish that brings the elegance of French cuisine to the everyday family dinner table. Juicy chicken pieces are browned until golden, then gently braised with earthy mushrooms, crisp celery, sweet carrots, and aromatic onions in a savory white wine reduction. The result is incredibly tender meat nestled in a flavorful, herb-infused sauce that is perfect for spooning over rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread. It&# 226;€™s an ideal weeknight supper that feels special without requiring hours of prep, offering a hearty and satisfying meal for the whole household.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Remove skin from chicken pieces and rinse thoroughly; pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Spray a large skillet with nonstick cooking spray and preheat over medium heat.
  3. Brown chicken pieces on all sides in the hot skillet until golden.
  4. Drain excess fat from the skillet.
  5. Season chicken lightly with salt and pepper.
  6. Add mushrooms, celery, chopped carrots, onion wedges, minced garlic, bay leaf, snipped parsley, and dried thyme to the skillet.
  7. Pour in the dry white wine.
  8. Bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
  9. Cover the skillet and simmer for 35 to 40 minutes, or until chicken is tender and no longer pink in the center.
  10. Discard the bay leaf.
  11. Transfer the chicken and vegetables to a serving platter and keep warm.
  12. Return the skillet with the remaining cooking liquid to medium-high heat.
  13. Bring the liquid to a boil and cook for about 3 minutes, or until reduced to approximately 1/2 cup of sauce.
  14. Pour the reduced sauce over the chicken and vegetables before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 361.7kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18.2g28%
Saturated Fat 5.0g25%
Cholesterol 134.7mg45%
Sodium 124.1mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 40.9g82%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chicken, french, country, mushrooms, white wine, braised, one-pot, easy dinner, weeknight meal, comfort food, family dinner, savory, vegetables, thighs, drumsticks, herbs, thyme, garlic, onion, carrots, celery
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