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Country French Skillet Chicken

August 28, 2017 / 62 Comments

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You can never have too many chicken recipes, so here’s another one for your recipe box. You will want to make it again and again!

Country Chicken Recipe

This Country Chicken recipe is a breeze to whip up on busy weeknights and is completely addicting thanks to modern-day conveniences like pre-made seasoning mix.

French Country Chicken

Nothing says “home cooking” more to me that using a cast iron skillet. Cooking chicken in a seasoned skillet produces magical flavors and results. However, you want to make sure your skillet is properly seasoned! Every time I use my skillet I do the same thing: Scrub skillet well in hot soapy water (yes, soap!) and then dry it well. Next, I spread a thin layer of vegetable oil (or lard) over the skillet. Finally, place it on a middle oven rack at 375°. Bake it for at least 1 hour; let cool in the oven.

In this country chicken recipe, Lawry’s seasoning salt and a vegetable recipe mix blend together to create a magical sauce for drizzling over the chicken and is amazing as a gravy over mashed potatoes. If that’s not enough, it’s ready in under 25 minutes!

Country French Skillet Recipe

How to Make Country Chicken

First, you want to make sure your chicken breasts are an even thickness. Because we often use our own chicken meat (birds that we have raised and butchered ourselves) the breasts are not huge and overly disproportionate in thickness. If yours happen to be, simply place your chicken between 2 pieces of wax or parchment paper then use a mallet or rolling pin to flatten down the thick side. Chicken breasts that are uniform thickness tend to cook more evenly. If we happen to have smaller chicken breasts I will increase it to 6 breasts instead of 4. (Nothing else changes in the recipe.)

Be mindful of the steps in the recipe. You season the chicken first and pat it into the chicken with your hands. Wash hands thoroughly then prepare the remaining seasonings for the sauce.

 

Country Chicken

Vegetable Recipe Mix

We found the Knorr vegetable recipe mix at our local grocery store.  You could also use French onion mix or a vegetable soup mix but be sure to add dried dill.   If you would like to make this without a store-bought mixture, you can combine the following ingredients.

  • 1/3 cup vegetable flakes (tomatoes, celery, onion, zucchini, onion, peas, broccoli and/or carrots, made by putting dried veggies in a blender until pea-sized)
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried sweet basil
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper

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Country French Skillet Chicken

You can never have too many chicken recipes, so here’s another one for your recipe box. You will want to make it again and again!

Course Main Course
Cuisine American, French
Keyword chicken casserole, country chicken, french chicken, skillet
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless, chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon Lawry's seasoning salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 package Vegetable Recipe Mix
  • 1 teaspoon dried dillweed
  • 1/2 cup sour cream

Instructions

  1. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with the seasoning salt and garlic powder. Use clean hands to smear and coat evenly.
  2. In a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add the chicken and sear each side until golden, about 3 minutes on each side.
  3. While the chicken is searing, mix together the water, vegetable recipe mix, and dillweed. Once the chicken has finished searing on both sides, pour in the seasoning mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to simmer and cover. Let cook for 7 to 9 minutes, until the center of the thickest part of the breast registers 160°F.
  4. Off the heat and transfer the chicken breasts to a clean plate. Cover the chicken loosely with foil and let rest.
  5. To the sauce still in the skillet, stir in the sour cream. Pour the sauce over each breast before serving. Or, place chicken breasts back in skillet and serve your family directly from the skillet.

Recipe Notes

 

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  1. Stephanie says

    August 29, 2017 at 2:10 pm

    Made this last night. Very easy and very yummy. Put it on rice. Def going to make again

    Reply
    • GAIL KOHR says

      March 23, 2018 at 9:27 pm

      WHAT IS VEGETABLE RECIPE MIX , WHAT IS THE BRAND NAME JUST CURIOUS, THEY DID NOT GIVE A NAME, DO NOT KNOW IF I HAVE SEEN THAT IN THE STORE.. I NEED A NAME PLEASE… THANK YOU IN ADVANCE…

      Reply
      • Deb says

        March 28, 2018 at 3:41 pm

        Lipton soup has a dry vegetable soup mix.Try that and Knorr has a dry vegetable soup mix as well.

        Reply
      • Cathy says

        March 29, 2018 at 6:30 pm

        Knorr Vegetable Soup Mix

        Reply
      • Rosemary Hayes says

        March 29, 2018 at 7:51 pm

        Ditto. I’m wondering the same.

        Reply
      • Yvonne says

        June 13, 2018 at 3:15 pm

        Knorr’s vegetable mix

        Reply
      • Pegi says

        August 6, 2018 at 6:11 pm

        She said Knorrs

        Reply
        • Cb says

          August 12, 2018 at 5:20 pm

          The key words “dry soup mix” would have been helpful!

          Reply
      • Karen says

        August 6, 2018 at 7:52 pm

        VEGETABLE RECIPE MIX

        We found the Knorr vegetable recipe mix at our local grocery store. You could also use French onion mix or a vegetable soup mix but be sure to add dried dill. If you would like to make this without a store-bought mixture, you can combine the following ingredients.

        1/3 cup vegetable flakes (tomatoes, celery, onion, zucchini, onion, peas, broccoli and/or carrots, made by putting dried veggies in a blender until pea-sized)
        1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
        1/4 teaspoon dried sweet basil
        1 tablespoon garlic powder
        1 tablespoon onion powder
        1 teaspoon salt
        1 teaspoon pepper

        Reply
      • Dione says

        August 16, 2018 at 9:17 pm

        Knot
        by broths at Wally World. Green package

        Reply
      • debra says

        August 23, 2018 at 1:40 pm

        knorr is the brand

        Reply
      • mike says

        September 9, 2018 at 8:13 pm

        you can use knorr or lipton dry soup/vegetable mix in the soup aisle

        Reply
      • Tim says

        December 2, 2018 at 5:25 pm

        5 stars
        Knorr vegetable dip https://www.knorr.com/us/en/recipes/easy-vegetable-dip.html

        Reply
      • JR says

        May 28, 2019 at 3:30 am

        Knorr Vegetable. Soup Mix is the best.

        Reply
      • Judy says

        June 4, 2019 at 11:22 pm

        Knorr Vegetable Soup Mix (Envelope)

        Reply
      • LL says

        August 23, 2019 at 3:26 pm

        Knorr is the brand!

        Reply
      • J.R. says

        September 30, 2019 at 3:30 am

        Knorr Vegetable Soup Mix in a green evelope

        Reply
    • Jordan says

      April 7, 2018 at 10:37 pm

      What is the vegetable recipe mix?

      Reply
      • Nita says

        August 25, 2018 at 1:59 am

        Knorr’s Vegetable Mix

        Reply
  2. Valerie Hyde says

    November 13, 2017 at 11:11 pm

    I can’t wait to try this recipe, it looks so good!

    Reply
  3. Lynda says

    November 20, 2017 at 2:42 am

    I think it could be really really good but I’m in agreement with that other lady I’d leave out the Lowery’s and everything else will be perfect it’s just too salty thank you for the recipe now

    Reply
    • Judy says

      June 4, 2019 at 11:24 pm

      Did you use unsalted butter???Ju

      Reply
  4. Mandy says

    December 5, 2017 at 9:54 pm

    I’ve made this a couple of times. Love it! Today I made it with leg quarters and the flavors were even better. Obviously you have to cook it a little bit longer…

    Reply
  5. Fani says

    February 6, 2018 at 7:55 pm

    What is the vegetable recipe mix? Where would I find that in the grocery store?

    Reply
    • Mary says

      February 19, 2018 at 8:34 pm

      It’s a seasoning mix made by Knorr.

      Reply
      • Michelle says

        February 20, 2018 at 7:47 am

        Hi, is it the Aromat seasoning?

        Reply
        • Judy says

          June 4, 2019 at 11:30 pm

          No. It’s in the soup aisle in a green envelope.
          Knorr

          Reply
      • Reshell says

        August 20, 2018 at 11:15 pm

        Is the seasoning on the shelf are in the freezer with vegetables?

        Reply
        • Judy says

          September 30, 2019 at 3:34 am

          It’s in the soup aisle. In a green envelope
          Knorr Vegetable Soup MixJudy

          Reply
    • Rebecca says

      February 19, 2018 at 11:44 pm

      It’s made by Knorr

      Reply
    • Lisa B says

      March 22, 2018 at 9:30 pm

      It is the same packet that you use if you make spinach dip. Usually found in the dry soup/dry sauce aisle.

      Reply
      • Judy says

        September 30, 2019 at 3:35 am

        Yes

        Reply
  6. Jacky says

    February 23, 2018 at 1:31 am

    Just finished making this and we’re at the table eating it now! This was not just super simple but has great flavor. It’s already a family favorite and the kids are on seconds!
    Only thing I’d change is I would double the sauce. We’re big sauce people. Thank you for sharing this recipe!

    Reply
  7. Patricia Pursell says

    April 29, 2018 at 2:36 am

    Why have you blocked this recipe to be printed if you’ve put it on Pinterest?

    Reply
  8. Shari says

    May 3, 2018 at 7:49 pm

    Very good. Sauce was excellent.

    Reply
  9. Kristin says

    May 9, 2018 at 8:59 pm

    What can I substitute for veg recipe mix.Have none in the house.Can I use Italian session mix?

    Reply
    • Autumn Maring says

      May 10, 2018 at 10:16 am

      That sounds like it would work, let us know how it tastes!

      Reply
    • Judy says

      June 4, 2019 at 11:36 pm

      I would say no. I made it tonight and I really don’t think that would work. You need Knorr Vegetable Soup Mix I the soup aisle.
      It’s in a green envelope!!!
      It’s delicious!!!

      Reply
  10. Paula M Bartlett says

    July 16, 2018 at 3:44 pm

    what would be a good alternative for the veggie mix. I try and eat totally from scratch and the packet mixes have such a high sodium content. wonder if you have a great alternative

    Reply
    • J.R. says

      September 30, 2019 at 3:39 am

      There is a recipe on this recipe for the Vegetable soup mix if
      You want to make it yourself

      Reply
  11. Sandy says

    July 20, 2018 at 12:26 am

    Made this tonight. Usually when I have to substitute in a recipe I don’t comment because I didn’t actually make the said recipe. However, seeing as people want to know what else to use besides the vegetable soup mix, I thought I would share what I did. I used hidden valley ranch dressing mix, the dill stated and doubled the water. Had plenty of sauce and it was the most delicious chicken dish, other than fried chicken, I’ve ever had. Very easy to prepare, takes next to no time, and paired it with string beans and egg noodles. It’ll be my go to chicken dinner when I’m short on time…or tired…or craving chicken…or hungry…heck, I’m making this a lot, let’s just be real ????

    Reply
    • Judy says

      June 4, 2019 at 11:39 pm

      Thank you. I’m going to try that too. This one is also delicious !

      Reply
    • Linda says

      October 2, 2019 at 9:04 pm

      Although we enjoyed it, it was way too salty..maybe leave out the seasoned salt?

      Reply
  12. Ruth says

    August 6, 2018 at 6:30 pm

    Looks delicious.

    Reply
  13. Sue says

    August 25, 2018 at 2:45 pm

    I will serve it over linguini, and make a double batch of sauce.

    Reply
  14. Lauren says

    September 24, 2018 at 10:45 pm

    Sounds really good, but ithe recipe does not give clear directions. How much dill do you add to the soup mix? Do you follow soup mix directions with 4C of water? How much sour cream do you add to soup mixture? How much butter do you begin with?

    Reply
    • Cat says

      October 5, 2018 at 10:57 pm

      @Lauren here are some answers to your questions…
      1 teaspoon dried dillweed
      1/2 cup sour cream
      1/4 cup unsalted butter
      You do not follow the soup mix directions because you are just adding/using said soup mix to the other ingredients in this recipe as a seasoning.

      Reply
      • Toots says

        April 1, 2020 at 9:43 pm

        Follow the recipe

        Reply
  15. Sheri says

    January 17, 2019 at 8:35 am

    Sounds delicious! Has anyone subbed Greek yogurt for the sour cream?

    Reply
  16. Ams says

    June 21, 2019 at 7:24 pm

    Sounds yummy and flavorful. On a side note, if you wash your skillet with piping hot water then wipe it and apply a little oil you wouldn’t have to bake it everytime. Saves time and energy costs. Soap pretty much works against seasoning a skillet.

    Reply
  17. Gale says

    August 21, 2019 at 9:30 pm

    If I wanted to double the sauce, would I need 2 PKGS of vegetable soup mix.

    Reply
  18. Tracy says

    September 5, 2019 at 7:17 pm

    Can this be modified to do in a crock pot with frozen chicken breasts?

    Reply
  19. Keeley Squires says

    September 30, 2019 at 12:43 am

    5 stars
    I make this exactly the way recipe says and my family loves it! Even my picky 8 year old. Either rice or couscous and green beans with a pickle slice on the side. I will try with dry ranch mix like someone suggested in the comments just for fun. This is a part of my rotation now and will be for some time. Super fast, delicious recipe! Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  20. Guy says

    March 1, 2020 at 11:38 pm

    Seriously they misprinted the measurement for the seasoning salt! I made this tonight but just the thought of an entire tablespoon made me ball so I only used 1 TEASPOON.
    The finished meal was still very salty so I added 8 ounces of sliced mushrooms to the sauce and it turned out great.

    Reply
  21. Alice says

    May 10, 2020 at 1:50 pm

    5 stars
    Really great recipe. I make it regularly and love it. It’s a nice, light healthier meal. I tried it with mashed potatoes but I really didn’t like the pairing very well. Instead I make cauliflower rice since most of my family members are diabetic and can’t have the real thing. It’s really great with the cauliflower rice. I leave out the dillweed though because I never have any in my kitchen and I also add 2 cups of water instead of the 1 cup the recipe says because the sauce doesn’t go far enough with just one. I find that the vegetable recipe mix is still strong in flavor adding a second cup of water to increase the amount of sauce. The sauce is SO GOOD!

    Reply

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