Friday Night Bistro Chicken Recipes

FRIDAY NIGHT BISTRO CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large oven-proof skillet or dutch oven, melt the butter and heat the oil over medium-high heat.
• Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper (estimated amount) to season.
• Brown chicken in skillet until both sides are golden but chicken is not cooked all the way through.
• Transfer chicken to a plate; set aside.
• Add shallots to skillet; cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until softened.
• Add in tomatoes with juices and thyme; cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until the sauce has reduced some.
• Add in the soup; cook and stir occasionally 4 minutes; season with the remaining salt and pepper if desired.
• Return chicken breasts to the skillet; sprinkle breasts with cheese.
• Bake uncovered, in 375° oven about 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and chicken is cooked.

BISTRO CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F and coat an oblong baking dish with Pam.
• Place the chicken in the baking dish and put a slice of cheese over each piece of chicken.
• Mix the soup and wine together and then pour over chicken evenly.
• Sprinkle the stuffing mix over top and then drizzle the melted butter on top of that!
• Bake about 45-50 minutes till topping is golden and chicken is no longer pink!

EASY GARLIC CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F Line a baking dish or cookie sheet with aluminum foil and lightly coat with cooking spray or lightly brush with oil.
• In small sauté pan, sauté garlic with the oil until tender.
• Remove from heat and stir in brown sugar. Add additional herbs and spices as desired.
• Season chicken with salt and pepper. .Place breasts in a prepared baking dish and cover with the garlic and brown sugar mixture.
• Bake uncovered for 15-30 minutes, or until juices run clear. Cooking time will depend on the size and thickness of your chicken.

EASY BISTRO CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and onions; cook 5 min., stirring occasionally. Stir in tomatoes, dressing and tomato paste.
• Add chicken; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 12 min. or until chicken is done (165°F).
• Top with cheese and bacon; simmer, uncovered, 5 min. or until cheese is melted.

BISTRO CHICKEN

Steps:

• If cooking on stove top: Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• In an ovenproof skillet, melt butter and olive oil over medium-high heat.
• Sprinkle the chicken breasts with salt and pepper (to taste).
• Panfry the chicken until both sides are golden but the chicken is not cooked through.
• Remove the chicken from the skillet, add the tomatoes and thyme to skillet and cook until the sauce has reduced a bit, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Add the soup and cook another 4 minutes, seasoning with more salt and pepper if desired.
• Return the chicken to the skillet, and place in oven and cook for about 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
• If using slow cooker: Saute' the chicken breasts as above, place them in the slow cooker, add the sauce ingredients and cook on high for 3 hours or so.