Best 8 Baked Chicken Thermidor Recipes

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Baked chicken thermidor is a classic French dish that is sure to impress your guests. It is made with chicken breasts that are cooked in a creamy sauce made with mushrooms, onions, and white wine. The chicken is then topped with a mixture of breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese and baked until golden brown. This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a romantic dinner.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN THERMIDOR



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Looking for an entrée? Then check out this creamy chicken dish that can be made ready in 35 minutes. Perfect if you love French cuisine.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms (4 ounces)
2 large shallots or 1 small onion, finely chopped (1/4 cup)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1 1/4 cups fat-free half-and-half or refrigerated fat-free nondairy creamer
1 1/2 cups cut-up cooked chicken
2 tablespoons dry white wine or ready-to-serve chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves
4 slices white or whole wheat bread, toasted and cut into fourths, or 2 English muffins, split, toasted and cut into fourths
Grated Parmesan cheese, if desired

Steps:

  • Spray 2-quart saucepan with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Cook mushrooms and shallots in saucepan about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until mushrooms are tender. Stir in flour and bouillon granules. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is bubbly; remove from heat.
  • Gradually stir in half-and-half. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Stir in chicken, wine and tarragon; reduce heat to low. Cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through. Spoon over toast. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving, Sodium 580 mg

BAKED CHICKEN THERMIDOR



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Makes 6 very generous servings. Great for a pot luck.

Provided by Ann

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups cooked, cubed chicken meat
1 cup diced celery
1 cup frozen green peas
1 (5 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
½ cup toasted and sliced almonds
2 cups chopped red bell pepper
¼ cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped pimento peppers
2 tablespoons white wine
1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice
½ cup milk
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
2 slices white bread, cut into cubes
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a large heat-resistant bowl combine the chicken, celery, peas, water chestnuts, 1/4 cup of the almonds, bell pepper, onion, pimiento, wine and lemon juice. Mix all together.
  • In a saucepan heat the milk and soup over low heat, stirring. Pour soup/milk mixture into bowl containing chicken mixture and mix well. Pour this mixture into a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with bread crumbs.
  • Bake casserole in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, until bubbly. Sprinkle cheese on top and bake for 5 to 6 minutes more. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup almonds on top and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 65.1 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 26.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 598.8 mg, Sugar 7 g

SEAFOOD THERMIDOR



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"Here in the Midwest, lobster can be pricey, so I found this recipe that tastes like Lobster Thermidor but costs a lot less," shares Sandi Laskowski of Rapid city, South Dakota.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter, divided
3 tablespoons Homemade Cream-Style Soup Mix
1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
3/4 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons white wine or chicken broth
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 pound cod, haddock or orange roughy fillets, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/4 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and cut into thirds
2 to 3 tablespoons shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion in 1 tablespoon butter until tender. Combine soup mix and flour; stir into onion until blended. Gradually whisk in milk. Stir in wine or broth and lemon juice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. , Add cod; cook for 1-1/2 minutes. Stir in shrimp; cook 1 minute longer or until fish flakes easily with a fork and shrimp turn pink. Remove from the heat; stir in mozzarella cheese and parsley until cheese is melted. , Transfer to a 3-cup baking dish coated with cooking spray. Melt remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle over seafood mixture. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 3 minutes or until topping is golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 162mg cholesterol, Sodium 829mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 39g protein.

CHICKEN THERMIDOR



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Make and share this Chicken Thermidor recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lorac

Categories     Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1 cup thinly sliced fresh white mushroom
1 cup thinly sliced fresh asparagus
1/2 cup thinly sliced scallion
2 cups diced cooked chicken
1 (17 ounce) jar alfredo sauce with parmesan cheese
1/3 cup dry sherry
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 dash cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon minced parsley

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large skillet.
  • Add mushrooms, asparagus and scallions, cook over medium heat for 2 minutes.
  • Add chicken and cook 2 minutes.
  • Add Alfredo sauce, sherry, mustard and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until hot and bubbly, about 5 minutes.
  • Top with parsley and serve over toast points, rice or mashed potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.9, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 67.8, Sodium 102.8, Carbohydrate 6, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2.2, Protein 19.6

BAKED CHICKEN THERMIDOR



Baked Chicken Thermidor image

Makes 6 very generous servings. Great for a pot luck.

Provided by Ann

Categories     Chicken Breasts

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups cooked, cubed chicken meat
1 cup diced celery
1 cup frozen green peas
1 (5 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
½ cup toasted and sliced almonds
2 cups chopped red bell pepper
¼ cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped pimento peppers
2 tablespoons white wine
1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice
½ cup milk
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
2 slices white bread, cut into cubes
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a large heat-resistant bowl combine the chicken, celery, peas, water chestnuts, 1/4 cup of the almonds, bell pepper, onion, pimiento, wine and lemon juice. Mix all together.
  • In a saucepan heat the milk and soup over low heat, stirring. Pour soup/milk mixture into bowl containing chicken mixture and mix well. Pour this mixture into a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with bread crumbs.
  • Bake casserole in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, until bubbly. Sprinkle cheese on top and bake for 5 to 6 minutes more. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup almonds on top and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 65.1 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 26.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 598.8 mg, Sugar 7 g

BAKED CHICKEN THERMIDOR



Baked Chicken Thermidor image

Makes 6 very generous servings. Great for a pot luck.

Provided by Ann

Categories     Chicken Breasts

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups cooked, cubed chicken meat
1 cup diced celery
1 cup frozen green peas
1 (5 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
½ cup toasted and sliced almonds
2 cups chopped red bell pepper
¼ cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped pimento peppers
2 tablespoons white wine
1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice
½ cup milk
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
2 slices white bread, cut into cubes
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a large heat-resistant bowl combine the chicken, celery, peas, water chestnuts, 1/4 cup of the almonds, bell pepper, onion, pimiento, wine and lemon juice. Mix all together.
  • In a saucepan heat the milk and soup over low heat, stirring. Pour soup/milk mixture into bowl containing chicken mixture and mix well. Pour this mixture into a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with bread crumbs.
  • Bake casserole in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, until bubbly. Sprinkle cheese on top and bake for 5 to 6 minutes more. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup almonds on top and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 65.1 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 26.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 598.8 mg, Sugar 7 g

BAKED CHICKEN THERMIDOR



Baked Chicken Thermidor image

Makes 6 very generous servings. Great for a pot luck.

Provided by Ann

Categories     Chicken Breasts

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups cooked, cubed chicken meat
1 cup diced celery
1 cup frozen green peas
1 (5 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
½ cup toasted and sliced almonds
2 cups chopped red bell pepper
¼ cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped pimento peppers
2 tablespoons white wine
1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice
½ cup milk
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
2 slices white bread, cut into cubes
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a large heat-resistant bowl combine the chicken, celery, peas, water chestnuts, 1/4 cup of the almonds, bell pepper, onion, pimiento, wine and lemon juice. Mix all together.
  • In a saucepan heat the milk and soup over low heat, stirring. Pour soup/milk mixture into bowl containing chicken mixture and mix well. Pour this mixture into a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with bread crumbs.
  • Bake casserole in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, until bubbly. Sprinkle cheese on top and bake for 5 to 6 minutes more. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup almonds on top and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 65.1 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 26.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 598.8 mg, Sugar 7 g

BAKED CHICKEN THERMIDOR



Baked Chicken Thermidor image

Makes 6 very generous servings. Great for a pot luck.

Provided by Ann

Categories     Chicken Breasts

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups cooked, cubed chicken meat
1 cup diced celery
1 cup frozen green peas
1 (5 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
½ cup toasted and sliced almonds
2 cups chopped red bell pepper
¼ cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped pimento peppers
2 tablespoons white wine
1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice
½ cup milk
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
2 slices white bread, cut into cubes
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a large heat-resistant bowl combine the chicken, celery, peas, water chestnuts, 1/4 cup of the almonds, bell pepper, onion, pimiento, wine and lemon juice. Mix all together.
  • In a saucepan heat the milk and soup over low heat, stirring. Pour soup/milk mixture into bowl containing chicken mixture and mix well. Pour this mixture into a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with bread crumbs.
  • Bake casserole in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, until bubbly. Sprinkle cheese on top and bake for 5 to 6 minutes more. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup almonds on top and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 65.1 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 26.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 598.8 mg, Sugar 7 g

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling.
  • Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly affect the final dish. Use fresh, organic ingredients whenever possible.
  • Cook the chicken properly: Chicken is a delicate protein, so it's important to cook it properly to avoid drying it out. Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Make sure the sauce is thick and creamy: The sauce is one of the most important parts of this dish. Make sure it is thick and creamy by using a combination of butter, flour, and milk or cream.
  • Don't overcook the sauce: Once the sauce has thickened, remove it from the heat immediately. Overcooking will cause the sauce to curdle.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs: Fresh herbs, such as parsley or chives, add a pop of color and flavor to the dish.

Conclusion:

Chicken Thermidor is a classic French dish that is perfect for a special occasion. It is a rich and flavorful dish that is sure to impress your guests. With a little planning and preparation, you can easily make this dish at home. So next time you're looking for a special dish to serve, give Chicken Thermidor a try.

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