French Chateau Chicken Recipe

Name: French Chateau Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (6 1/4 ounce) box long grain and wild rice blend, prepared according to package directions; 4 (5 -6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves, pounded to 1/2 inch thickness; salt and pepper; 2 roasted small red peppers; 4 ounces black pepper boursin cheese; 4 thick cut slices of maple smoked bacon (can sub regular bacon); 1/4 cup melted butter; 1/8 cup olive oil; 4 handfuls spring greens or 4 mixed greens; dried cranberries; toasted pine nuts

Servings: persons

1 (6 1/4 ounce) box long grain and wild rice blend, prepared according to package directions
4 (5 -6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves, pounded to 1/2 inch thickness
salt and pepper
2 roasted small red peppers
4 ounces black pepper boursin cheese
4 thick cut slices of maple smoked bacon (can sub regular bacon)
1/4 cup melted butter
1/8 cup olive oil
4 handfuls spring greens or 4 mixed greens
dried cranberries
toasted pine nuts

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Season with salt and pepper pounded chicken breasts.
3
Cut each roasted red pepper in half (top to bottom) and place one piece on each breast.
4
Spread 1/2 cup of cooked rice on top of red pepper on each breast. Crumble boursin cheese over the rice. Roll chicken into a tight bundle. Wrap each bundle with bacon. Secure with toothpicks if necessary. Brush with the mixture of melted butter and olive oil.
5
Bake at 350 degrees for 30-45 minutes. While the chicken is baking, divide the spring greens between 4 plates. Sprinkle the pine nuts and dried cranberries over the greens. When the breasts are done, serve whole or sliced over the greens.

1093

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (6 1/4 ounce) box long grain and wild rice blend, prepared according to package directions, 4 (5 -6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves, pounded to 1/2 inch thickness, salt and pepper, 2 roasted small red peppers, and more.

Yes, French Chateau Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

French Chateau Chicken

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