Best 5 Chicken Normandy Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with the delectable Chicken Normandy, a classic French dish that combines the richness of chicken with the tangy flavors of Normandy cider and the umami of mushrooms. This Normandy chicken recipe is a true culinary masterpiece, offering a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will leave you craving for more.

The Chicken Normandy recipe collection in this article features a variety of cooking methods and styles, ensuring that every palate can find their perfect match. Whether you prefer the classic pan-fried chicken or the succulent slow-cooked version, the recipes in this article provide step-by-step instructions to guide you through the cooking process.

Embrace the rustic charm of the traditional Chicken Normandy recipe, where chicken pieces are browned to perfection and then simmered in a flavorful sauce made from Normandy cider, chicken broth, mushrooms, and aromatic herbs. Experience the delightful variation of Chicken Normandy with Calvados, where the addition of this Normandy apple brandy elevates the dish to new heights of flavor complexity.

For those who love their chicken with a creamy touch, the Chicken Normandy with Cream recipe offers a luscious sauce made from Normandy cider, cream, and mushrooms, enveloping the tender chicken in a velvety embrace. And if you're looking for a one-pot solution, the Chicken Normandy with Apples and Cider recipe combines all the essential ingredients in a single pot, allowing for easy preparation and minimal cleanup.

Each recipe in this collection has been carefully crafted to showcase the best of Chicken Normandy, ensuring that every bite is a celebration of French culinary excellence. So, embark on this culinary journey and discover the diverse flavors of Chicken Normandy, a dish that promises to tantalize your senses and transport you to the heart of Normandy.

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CHICKEN NORMANDY



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I grew up in rural Nebraska, and there I learned wholesome values and the "made-with-love" kitchen techniques that I will always cherish. Now, even though I'm 25 years away from the farm, our California friends say the backyard picnics we put on are fit for a threshing crew!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (6 ounces) stuffing mix
1 cup water
1/2 cup butter, melted
2-1/2 cups diced cooked chicken
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1-1/2 cups whole milk
TOPPING:
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first three ingredients. Spread half into greased 3-qt. baking dish. , In a bowl, combine the chicken, onion, celery, mayonnaise and salt. Spoon over stuffing; sprinkle with reserved stuffing mixture. Whisk the eggs and milk; pour over top. Spread with soup. , Bake at 325° for 40 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese; bake 10 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352 calories, Fat 24g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 958mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

NORMANDY-STYLE CHICKEN AND LEEKS WITH CREME FRAICHE



Normandy-Style Chicken and Leeks with Creme Fraiche image

Leeks grow in abundance in Normandy, in northern France, where the alliums are celebrated for their ability to transform even the simplest dish into something spectacular. Take chicken Normande, a multi-layered main course of braised chicken, hard apple cider (another local specialty), and of course, leeks. Serve this with crusty bread. This recipe appears in our cookbook "Martha Stewart's Vegetables" (Clarkson Potter).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 whole chicken (about 4 pounds), cut into 10 pieces (each breast half cut in half crosswise)
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 teaspoons olive oil
4 small leeks (white and pale-green parts only), cut crosswise into 3-inch pieces, rinsed well (about 1 pound)
1 cup good-quality hard apple cider
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh thyme leaves
1/2 cup store-bought or homemade Creme Fraiche
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Season chicken all over with salt and pepper. Melt butter with the oil in a large enameled cast-iron Dutch oven over medium-high heat until just bubbling. Add half the chicken pieces, skin sides down; cook, turning once, until golden, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer chicken pieces to a plate; set aside. Repeat with remaining chicken pieces; add to plate. Remove pot from heat; let cool slightly.
  • Return pot to medium-low heat, and add leeks. Cook, stirring frequently, until leeks begin to soften and are pale golden, about 3 minutes. Add hard cider and thyme. Move leeks to edges of pot, and add all the chicken pieces to pot, skin sides down. Arrange leeks over chicken. Cover, and cook 15 minutes (if liquid is bubbling rapidly, reduce heat to low). Turn chicken pieces, and cook until breasts are cooked through, about 5 minutes more. Use a slotted spoon to transfer chicken breasts to a plate, and cover to keep warm. Adjust leeks so they are submerged in liquid. Cook, uncovered, until the remaining chicken pieces are tender and cooked through, about 10 minutes.
  • Transfer all of the chicken to a warm serving platter. Remove leeks from pot, and arrange them around the chicken. Cover to keep warm. Return pot to medium heat. Cook, uncovered, until liquid has reduced by about half (to a scant 2/3 cup), 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low. Whisk in the creme fraiche and parsley. Ladle pan sauce over chicken and leeks. Serve immediately.

CHICKEN NORMANDY WITHROW



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Provided by Danny C. Withrow

Categories     Milk/Cream     Chicken     Dairy     Fruit     Mushroom     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Low Sodium     Apple     Pecan     Fall     Winter     Gourmet     Michigan

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
1 whole skinless boneless chicken breasts, halved
3 tablespoons peanut oil
3/4 cup brandy
1/4 cup thinly sliced mushrooms
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup thinly sliced peeled Granny Smith apple
1/2 cup thinly sliced peeled Red Delicious apple
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
3/4 cup apple juice
3/4 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • In a bowl combine well the flour and the thyme and in the mixture dredge the chicken, shaking off the excess. In a skillet heat the oil over moderate heat until it is hot but not smoking and in it cook the chicken, patted dry, for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until it is browned lightly. Add the brandy, deglaze the skillet, scraping up any brown bits, and boil the mixture for 2 minutes. Stir in the mushrooms, the pecans, the apples, and the shallot and cook the mixture for 2 minutes. Add the apple juice and the cream and cook the mixture for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the sauce is thickened slightly and the chicken is just cooked through. Transfer the chicken with a slotted spoon to 2 heated plates and spoon the sauce over it.

EMERIL'S CHICKEN NORMANDY



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This came from Emeril back in 2002. It is a great entertaining dish. Essence, recipe follows. Don't use all of it.

Provided by aronsinvest

Categories     Poultry

Time 30m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 ounces thick cut bacon, cut into 3/4-inch dice
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion
1/2 cup calvados
1 cup apple cider
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced red apples
1/2 cup heavy cream
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
fresh chives, garnish

Steps:

  • In a large, heavy saucepan, cook the bacon over medium-high heat until crisp and the fat is rendered, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels. Drain off all but 1 tablespoon of the fat.
  • Season the chicken on both sides with Essence. Dredge in the flour to coat lightly, shaking to remove any excess. Add the chicken to the fat in the pan and cook over medium-high heat until golden brown on both sides and nearly cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Remove and cover to keep warm. Add the onions and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Add the Calvados and cook, stirring, to deglaze the pan. Simmer until reduced by half. Add the cider, bring to a boil and cook until reduced by half. Add the apples and cook, stirring, until tender, about 2 minutes. Add the cream and simmer until reduced by half. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the butter, several pieces at a time, and cook, stirring, until each is incorporated. Stir in the thyme. Return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the pan and cook until the chicken is heated through and cooked all the way, turning, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and divide the chicken and sauce among 4 plates. Garnish each serving with the bacon and fresh chives and serve.
  • Essence (Emeril's Creole Seasoning):.
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  • Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
  • Yield: about 2/3 cup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 586.6, Fat 43.3, SaturatedFat 20.9, Cholesterol 168.7, Sodium 444.8, Carbohydrate 14.7, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 5.4, Protein 34

CHICKEN NORMANDY



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Categories     Chicken

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 1

chicken

Steps:

  • Brown 6 boneless chicken thighs in olive oil and butter. Transfer to casserole. Saute 2 diced onions and 2 diced carrots and transfer. Add 3 sprigs thyme, 1 bay leaf, 3 peeled and sliced apples, and chicken stock to almost cover. Bake at 350 30 minutes. Add 1 cup creme fraiche before serving.

Tips:

  • Use a large skillet or Dutch oven to ensure that the chicken has enough room to brown properly.
  • Cook the chicken over medium-high heat to get a nice golden brown crust.
  • Don't overcrowd the skillet or Dutch oven, or the chicken will steam instead of brown.
  • Use a combination of butter and olive oil to prevent the butter from burning.
  • Add the mushrooms and shallots to the skillet or Dutch oven after the chicken has browned, and cook until they are softened.
  • Stir in the apple cider, cream, and Dijon mustard, and bring to a simmer.
  • Let the sauce simmer for at least 15 minutes, or until it has thickened slightly.
  • Serve the chicken with mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.

Conclusion:

Chicken Normandy is a classic French dish that is perfect for a special occasion meal. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. This dish is sure to impress your guests, and it is also relatively easy to make. With a little planning, you can have a delicious and impressive meal on the table in no time.

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