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French Country Chicken Recipe

Indulge in this effortlessly elegant French Country Chicken recipe! Perfectly tender chicken breasts, coated in crispy breadcrumbs and melted Muenster cheese, create a romantic and flavorful dinner for two (easily scaled for a dinner party!). Pair with roasted asparagus, crusty bread, and a bottle of your favorite wine for a truly unforgettable meal. Ready in under an hour!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 423.1 kcal
Protein 76g
Rating 4.9 (9 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for French Country Chicken

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How to Make French Country Chicken

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Rub each of the 2 chicken breasts (6 ounces each) with the melted butter.
  3. Coat chicken breasts in 1/2 cup breadcrumbs.
  4. Place chicken breasts in a greased 8x8 inch baking dish.
  5. Bake for 15 minutes.
  6. Remove from oven. Top each breast with 1 slice (about 1 ounce) of Muenster cheese.
  7. Pour 1/4 cup of dry white wine evenly over the chicken.
  8. Return to oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

34 g

Sugar

9g

Fat

49g

Carbs

7g

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