Chicken Francaise

Ingredients

• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 pinch garlic powder
• 1 pinch paprika
• 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 6 slices lemon, for garnish
• 2 sprigs fresh parsley, for garnish

Directions

1.     In a shallow dish or bowl, mix together the egg and juice of 1/2 lemon. In another shallow dish or bowl mix together the flour, garlic powder and paprika. Dip chicken breasts in egg mixture, then flour mixture.

2.     Heat butter or margarine in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and cook until golden on each side.

3.     In a medium bowl, mix together broth and juice of 1 lemon, and pour mixture over chicken in skillet. Reduce heat to medium low and let simmer for about 8 minutes. Place on serving platter, and garnish with fresh lemon slices and parsley sprigs.

Creamy Chicken Rice Soup

Ingredients

• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 2 cooked, boneless chicken breast halves, shredded
• 1 (4.5 ounce) package quick cooking long grain and wild rice with seasoning packet
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 cups heavy cream

Directions

1.     In a large pot over medium heat, combine broth, water and chicken. Bring just to boiling, then stir in rice, reserving seasoning packet. Cover and remove from heat.

2.     In a small bowl, combine salt, pepper and flour. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in contents of seasoning packet until mixture is bubbly. Reduce heat to low, then stir in flour mixture by tablespoons, to form a roux. Whisk in cream, a little at a time, until fully incorporated and smooth. Cook until thickened, 5 minutes.

3.     Stir cream mixture into broth and rice. Cook over medium heat until heated through, 10 to 15 minutes.