Best 11 Country French Chicken Bake Recipes

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If you're looking for a hearty and comforting dish that's perfect for a winter meal, look no further than country french chicken bake. This classic dish combines tender chicken, creamy sauce, and a variety of vegetables, all topped with a golden brown crust. It's a simple dish to prepare and can be made with ingredients that you probably already have on hand. So, gather your ingredients and let's get started!

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

COUNTRY FRENCH CHICKEN



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 44m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 tablespoons (2 turns around the pan in a slow stream) extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and pepper
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, thighs, or combination of both, cut into chunks
2 tablespoons butter
2 shallots, chopped
3 small carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
10 creminis, finely chopped
4 sprigs fresh tarragon, leaves removed and chopped to about 2 tablespoons
A handful flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped
1 cup dry red wine
1 (32-ounce) can chunky-style crushed tomatoes or diced tomatoes in puree
Herb and Butter Noodles, recipe follows, as an accompaniment
Sugar snap peas, recipe follows, as an accompaniment
1/2 pound extra-wide egg noodles,cooked until just tender, about 6 minutes
2 tablespoons butter, cut into small bits
2 sprigs fresh tarragon, leaves removed and chopped to about 1 tablespoon
A handful flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped to about 2 tablespoons
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds snap peas, rinsed and drained
2 teaspoons butter
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon (a couple of pinches) salt

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium high heat, warm the olive oil. Season the chicken, brown it in the oil for 2 or 3 minutes on each side, and remove to a plate.
  • Return pan to stove and reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the pan and saute the shallots, carrots, and mushrooms. Saute for 3 to 5 minutes until mushrooms darken and carrot bits are fork tender. Add tarragon and parsley and stir. Add wine and reduce liquid for 1 or 2 minutes. Add tomatoes to the sauce and stir to combine. Add chicken back to the pan and simmer chicken in sauce for 6 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
  • Serve chicken with Herb and Butter Noodles and Sugar Snap Peas.
  • Toss the cooked egg noodles with butter bits and herbs in a bowl until butter melts, about 1 minute. Season noodles with salt and pepper.
  • Place snap peas in 1/2-inch boiling water with butter and a sprinkle of 1 teaspoon sugar. Reduce heat to simmer. Cover and steam snap peas 3 minutes. Remove cover and season snap peas with a little salt. Serve cooked snap peas with slotted spoon to allow for draining.

FRENCH CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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The coziest, most wholesome meal. With golden brown chicken, tender potatoes, white wine, fresh rosemary + thyme.

Provided by Chungah Rhee

Categories     entree

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
8 ounces cremini mushrooms, halved
3 large shallots, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 cups chicken stock
1 pound baby gold potatoes, halved
4 sprigs fresh thyme
1 sprig fresh rosemary
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Season chicken thighs with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, add chicken, skin-side down, and sear both sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side; set aside. Add mushrooms, shallots and celery, and cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are tender and browned, about 5-7 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Stir in wine, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Stir in chicken stock, potatoes, thyme, rosemary and bay leaf. Return chicken to the skillet. Place into oven and bake until potatoes are tender and chicken has completely cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 175 degrees F, about 40-45 minutes. Stir in heavy cream; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve immediately.

FRENCH COUNTRY CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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Baked chicken breasts turn out tender and juicy in this glorious French country dish, thanks to a sauce made with cream of chicken soup.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (2 lb.)
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
2 large carrots, thinly sliced
1/2 lb. sliced fresh mushrooms
1 can (10-3/4 oz.) condensed cream of chicken soup
1 cup hot water
1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix for Chicken
3/4 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 tsp. dried thyme leaves

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Place chicken in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; brush with dressing. Add carrots and mushrooms; cover with soup.
  • Add hot water to stuffing mix; stir just until moistened. Spoon over chicken; sprinkle with cheese and thyme.
  • Bake 40 min. or until chicken is done (165°F).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 750 mg, Carbohydrate 23 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 31 g

COUNTRY FRENCH CHICKEN BAKE



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Make and share this Country French Chicken Bake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Boomette

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 3h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil, drained, chopped
2 tablespoons herbes de provence (if herbes de provence is not available, use any combination of dried basil, fennel seed, lavender, m)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt (I omitted it)
8 large chicken thighs, skin removed (about 2 lb)
1 1/2 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced (about 4 ounces)
1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
1 medium carrot, shredded (3/4 cup)
2 cups boiling water
1 tablespoon fresh Italian parsley, chopped
2 teaspoons lemon peel, grated

Steps:

  • In shallow glass or plastic dish or resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix tomatoes, herbes de provence, oil, lemon juice, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Add chicken and mushrooms; seal bag. Turn to coat chicken and mushrooms in marinade. Refrigerate at least 2 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
  • Heat oven to 375°F Spray a 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Place rice, carrot and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in baking dish; stir in boiling water. Place chicken, mushrooms and marinade evenly over rice mixture.
  • Cover with foil. Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut to bone (180F). Sprinkle with parsley and lemon peel.
  • Exchanges : 1 1/2 Starch, 2 Lean Meat, 1/2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices : 1 1/2.

COUNTRY CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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Provided by Food Network

Time 35m

Yield 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 can (10 3/4 ounces) Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Celery Soup (Regular or 98% Fat Free)
1 can (10 3/4 ounces) Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Potato Soup
1 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crushed
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 cups cooked cut-up vegetables *
2 cup cubed cooked chicken OR turkey
4 cups prepared Pepperidge Farm® Herb Seasoned Stuffing

Steps:

  • Stir the soups, milk, thyme, black pepper, vegetables and chicken in a 3-quart shallow baking dish. Top with the stuffing.
  • Bake at 400 degrees F for 25 minutes or until the stuffing is golden brown.
  • *Use a combination of cut green beans and sliced carrots.

COUNTRY ROASTED CHICKEN



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This Dutch oven roast chicken recipe gets wonderful flavor from the celery, onion and parsley tucked inside. This is my family's favorite way to make roast chicken. When my daughter was away at school, she even called home to ask me for the recipe so she could make it herself. -Judy Page, Edenville, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 pounds)
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 teaspoons salt, divided
1 large onion, cut into eighths
2 celery ribs with leaves, cut into 4-inch pieces
4 fresh parsley sprigs
8 small red potatoes
1/4 cup chicken broth
Chopped parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Sprinkle inside of chicken with thyme and 1 teaspoon salt. Stuff chicken with onion, celery and parsley sprigs. Place in a greased Dutch oven. , Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Sprinkle remaining 1 teaspoon salt over chicken. Add potatoes and broth to pan. Bake, uncovered, 25 minutes longer., Increase oven temperature to 400°. Bake, uncovered, until potatoes are tender and a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175°, 10-15 minutes. Remove chicken from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 15 minutes before carving. If desired, sprinkle with chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525 calories, Fat 25g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 157mg cholesterol, Sodium 1399mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 52g protein.

COUNTRY CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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Chicken breast, hash browns, fried onions and cheese. Now that's country cookin' for ya! This is a wonderful easy recipe, especially if want a filling meal, but don't have time to stay in the kitchen. This is my mother-in-law's favorite dish, and it heats up well for leftovers.

Provided by sallygilli

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups shredded hash brown potatoes
1 (6 ounce) can French-fried onions, divided
6 slices processed American cheese
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into bite size pieces
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
¾ cup milk
1 (15 ounce) can corn

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Stir hash browns and 1/2 of the onions together in a 9x13 inch baking dish, then lay cheese slices on top and layer chicken over cheese. In a small bowl, mix soup and milk together and pour mixture over chicken.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear. Pour corn onto chicken and stir to combine all ingredients, then bake for an additional 20 minutes.
  • Sprinkle remaining onions over all and bake for another 5 minutes, or until onions are golden brown. Let sit 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 547.8 calories, Carbohydrate 43.7 g, Cholesterol 78.8 mg, Fat 32.6 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 29.8 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 1254.6 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

FRENCH-STYLE CHICKEN WITH PEAS & BACON



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This creamy one-pot chicken dish is a great-value way of feeding the whole family

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 rashers smoked streaky bacon, chopped
8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 bunch spring onions, roughly chopped
300ml hot chicken stock
250g frozen peas
1 Little Gem lettuce, roughly shredded
2 tbsp crème fraîche

Steps:

  • In a large frying pan, dry-fry the bacon over a medium heat for 3 mins until the fat is released and the bacon is golden. Transfer the bacon to a small bowl, leaving the fat in the pan. Add the chicken and brown for 4 mins each side.
  • Push the chicken to one side of the pan and tip in the garlic and spring onions, cooking for about 30 secs, just until the spring onion stalks are bright green. Pour in the chicken stock, return the bacon to the pan, cover and simmer for 15 mins.
  • Increase heat under the pan. Tip the peas and lettuce into the sauce and cook for 4 mins, covered, until the peas are tender and the lettuce has just wilted. Check chicken is cooked through. Stir in the crème fraîche just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Fat 16 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 7 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 51 grams protein, Sodium 1.6 milligram of sodium

FRENCH COUNTRY CASSEROLE



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This delicious dish is great for busy nights when you don't have much time to devote to dinner. It's a quick-to-fix version of a traditional French cassoulet that was an instant hit with my husband, who enjoys smoked sausage. Just mix everything together and bake. The heavenly aroma will draw your family to the table. Kim Lowe, Coralville, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
3 medium carrots, thinly sliced
2 small onions, sliced into rings
1/2 cup dry red wine or beef broth
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a bowl; transfer to an ungreased 3-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 375° for 60-70 minutes or until the carrots are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 894mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 19g protein.

COUNTRY CHICKEN & BISCUITS



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We've made this dish time and time again. The biscuits just about double in size when baked, and the French Fried Onions give them a wonderful flavor. For the mixed veggies I use the one that has corn, green beans, carrots, and peas... and it makes the dish very colorful as well as tasty!

Provided by V.A.718

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 slices bacon (cooked and broken into bite size pieces)
4 chicken breasts (cut into bite size pieces)
10 ounces frozen mixed vegetables (defrosted)
1 cup tomatoes (chopped)
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
10 1/2 ounces cream of chicken soup
3/4 cup milk, plus
2/3 cup milk
1 1/2 cups biscuit mix
3 ounces French-fried onions

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.
  • In greased 12x8 baking dish, layer the bacon, chicken, vegetables, tomatoes, and then 1 cup of cheese.
  • Blend the soup and 3/4 cup milk with 1/2 of the French fried onions. Pour over the casserole, cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes.
  • While the casserole is baking, combine the biscuit mix, 2/3 cup milk, and the remaining french fried onions - mix thoroughly.
  • Drop the biscuit dough on top of the casserole by the spoonfuls to form 6 biscuits around the edge. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Return to the oven and bake uncovered for 15 - 20 minutes, or until biscuits are golden brown.

COUNTRY FRENCH CHICKEN AND RICE



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A simple herb marinade adds fabulous flavor to chicken thighs and rice to a savory casserole.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 3h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained
2 tablespoons herbes de Provence
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
1 teaspoon salt
8 bone-in chicken thighs, skin and fat removed (about 2 lb)
1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms
1 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice
1 medium carrot, shredded (3/4 cup)
2 cups boiling water
1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel

Steps:

  • In heavy-duty 1-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix tomatoes, herbes de Provence, oil, lemon juice, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Add chicken thighs and mushrooms; seal bag. Turn to coat thighs and mushrooms in marinade. Refrigerate 2 to 24 hours.
  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Place rice, carrot and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in baking dish; stir in boiling water. Place chicken thighs, mushrooms and marinade evenly over rice mixture.
  • Cover with foil. Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut. Sprinkle with parsley and lemon peel.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 360 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients prepped and measured out. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling.
  • Use a large Dutch oven or roasting pan: This will give the chicken and vegetables plenty of room to cook evenly.
  • Season the chicken generously: Use a combination of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to give the chicken flavor.
  • Brown the chicken before baking: This will help to seal in the juices and give the chicken a crispy skin.
  • Add plenty of vegetables: The more vegetables you add, the more flavorful and nutritious your dish will be.
  • Use a flavorful broth: Chicken broth or vegetable broth will add extra flavor to the dish.
  • Cover the dish and bake until the chicken is cooked through: The chicken is cooked through when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Serve immediately: This dish is best enjoyed hot out of the oven.

Conclusion:

Country French chicken bake is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with flavor and is sure to please the whole family. The chicken is juicy and tender, the vegetables are tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. This dish is also very versatile and can be customized to your liking. You can add different vegetables, use different herbs and spices, or even add a different type of protein, such as pork or beef. No matter how you make it, country French chicken bake is sure to be a hit.

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