Nona'S Italian Country Chicken Recipe

Name: Nona'S Italian Country Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts (quartered, about 2 1/2 lbs. total); 3 eggs, beaten; 2 1/2 cups Italian breadcrumbs; 1/2 cup butter, plus; 1 -2 tablespoon butter, divided; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning; 2 large green peppers, thinly sliced; 1 (7 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained; 2 cups chicken broth; 2 cups monterey jack cheese; 1 (2 7/8 ounce) can french's original French-fried onions

Servings: persons

6 boneless skinless chicken breasts (quartered, about 2 1/2 lbs. total)
3 eggs, beaten
2 1/2 cups Italian breadcrumbs
1/2 cup butter, plus
1 -2 tablespoon butter, divided
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
2 large green peppers, thinly sliced
1 (7 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups monterey jack cheese
1 (2 7/8 ounce) can french's original French-fried onions

1
Soak chicken breast in beaten eggs overnight.
2
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
3
Coat chicken pieces with breadcrumbs. In a large skillet, melt 1/2 cup butter over medium heat until golden brown. Add half the chicken and cook about 2 minutes per side. Repeat until all chicken is browned, adding 1 to 2 tablespoons additional butter, if needed. Transfer chicken to a 13-by-9 inch baking pan.
4
add olive oil and Italian seasoning to pan dripping and heat over medium heat. Add peppers and cook 12 minutes or until richly brown and caramelized, stirring frequently. Sprinkle peppers and mushrooms evenly over chicken. Deglaze the pan with some of the chicken broth and pour over all. Add remaining chicken broth. Top with cheese. Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes. Sprinkle onions evenly over all and bake 15 minutes or until golden.

1482

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

117

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.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts (quartered, about 2 1/2 lbs. total), 3 eggs, beaten, 2 1/2 cups Italian breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup butter, plus, and more.

Yes, Nona'S Italian Country 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!

Nona'S Italian Country Chicken

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