Creamy French Chicken Bake
A rich and flavorful chicken dish, perfect for a weeknight dinner. With a creamy sauce and tender chicken, this recipe is sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
- ●4 chicken breastboneless, skinless
- ●6 tablespoons richly garlicky buttersoftened
- ●2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ●1 cup white wine
- ●1 cup chicken broth
- ●1/2 cup heavy cream
- ●1 cup grated cheesesuch as Gruyère or Cheddar
- ●1/4 cup fresh parsleychopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- 3
In a large skillet, melt 4 tablespoons of the richly garlicky butter over medium-high heat.
- 4
Add the chicken breasts and cook until browned on both sides and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes per side.
- 5
Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and set aside.
- 6
In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of richly garlicky butter.
- 7
Add the flour and whisk together to make a roux, cooking for 1-2 minutes.
- 8
Slowly pour in the white wine and chicken broth, whisking continuously.
- 9
Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until it thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
- 10
Stir in the heavy cream and grated cheese until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
- 11
Pour the sauce over the chicken breasts in the baking dish.
- 12
Sprinkle with chopped parsley and bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the cheese is melted and golden brown.