American Chicken Recipe

This classic 1980s recipe from Family Circle magazine delivers a crispy, flavorful chicken bake with a creamy corn casserole base. Enjoy this nostalgic dish, perfect for a family dinner or a comforting weeknight meal. Get ready for tender chicken legs, a crunchy cornflake topping, and a savory mushroom finish!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 812.4 kcal
Protein 137g
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Ingredients for American Chicken

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How to Make American Chicken

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup of creamed corn, ½ cup milk, 1 large egg (beaten), ¼ cup all-purpose flour, and 2 finely chopped shallots.
  3. Pour the corn mixture into a shallow, oven-safe dish (approximately 8x8 inches).
  4. In a separate bowl, toss 4 chicken legs with 1 tablespoon paprika and ¼ cup seasoned flour.
  5. Arrange the seasoned chicken legs over the corn mixture.
  6. Sprinkle generously with ½ cup crushed cornflake crumbs and dot with 2 tablespoons of butter.
  7. Bake for 35 minutes.
  8. While the chicken is baking, melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add 8 ounces of sliced mushrooms and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  9. Scatter the sautéed mushrooms over the chicken and continue baking until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear (about 15-20 more minutes).
  10. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

26 g

Sugar

16g

Fat

70g

Carbs

10g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make American Chicken?

American Chicken takes about 80 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 60 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in American Chicken?

American Chicken has approximately 812.4 calories per serving, with about 137 g protein, 10 g carbohydrates and 70 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for American Chicken?

The key ingredients for American Chicken are Cream Style Corn, Evaporated Milk, Egg, Plain Flour, Shallots, Paprika. See the full list with measurements above.

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