Easy Chicken Francese: Your New Go-To Dinner Delight

This Easy Chicken Francese recipe transforms tender chicken breasts into a classic Italian-American dish bathed in a luscious lemony butter sauce.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian-American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts Cut in half lengthwise for quicker cooking.
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper
1/2 cup All-purpose flour For dredging the chicken.

For the Sauce

1 cup Chicken broth Can substitute with vegetable broth.
1/2 cup Dry white wine Can replace with additional chicken broth.
2 tablespoons Butter Optional for a lighter dish.
1 cup Fresh lemon slices For flavoring the sauce.
2 tablespoons Chopped parsley For garnish.

Equipment

non-stick skillet

Method

Cooking Steps

Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise and season with salt and pepper.
Dredge the chicken in all-purpose flour, coating both sides thoroughly.
Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet, then cook the chicken until golden brown on both sides.
Add lemon slices to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute.
Deglaze with white wine, scraping up browned bits from the skillet.
Pour in chicken broth and let simmer for 3-4 minutes.
Return chicken to the skillet, simmer for 3-5 minutes until cooked through.
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with pasta, rice, or vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 28gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve immediately for best texture and flavor retention.

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