Chicken Chausseur
Chicken Chausseur is a vibrant, vegetable-packed dish featuring tender chicken strips in a flavorful wine sauce, perfect for those who enjoy hearty, colorful meals with fresh produce.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb chicken cutlets, sliced in thin strips ⓘ
- 1/2 stick margarine or butter ⓘ
- 1 cup white cooking wine ⓘ
- 6 carrots, cut in sticks
- 1 head broccoli, flowerets ⓘ
- 2 small zucchini squash, sliced 1/2 inch thick ⓘ
- 2 small summer squash, sliced 1/2 inch thick ⓘ
- 1 large green pepper, sliced
- pea pods (optional)
- cauliflower (optional) ⓘ
- 1 large tomato, cut in wedges ⓘ
- salt ⓘ
- pepper ⓘ
- garlic powder ⓘ
- 2 Tbsp flour or cornstarch ⓘ
- 1 cup water
- 1 to 2 packages fettucini ⓘ
Instructions
- Have all ingredients cut up before starting.
- Get water boiling for the fettucini.
- Heat a large electric frypan and melt the margarine or butter.
- Add the white cooking wine and chicken strips to the frypan.
- Cook until the chicken turns white and is cooked through.
- Start adding the carrots and cook for a few minutes.
- Begin cooking the fettucini in boiling water.
- When carrots soften a bit, add the remaining vegetables except the tomato.
- Cook the vegetables until tender-crisp, avoiding overcooking.
- Mix the flour or cornstarch with water until smooth and add to the vegetables, stirring well.
- Add salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste.
- Continue cooking until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Meanwhile, cook the fettucini until al dente.
- Add the tomato wedges last to heat through.
- Serve the chicken and vegetables over the cooked fettucini.
Tips & Substitutions
For a richer flavor, consider using chicken thighs instead of cutlets. You can substitute white cooking wine with chicken broth for a non-alcoholic version. If you want a bit of heat, add crushed red pepper flakes. To save time, use pre-cut vegetables or frozen stir-fry mixes. Ensure the chicken is cooked through by checking the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Serving Suggestions
Serve the chicken chausseur over the fettucini and garnish with fresh parsley or grated Parmesan cheese for added flavor. This dish pairs beautifully with a side salad or garlic bread. For a complete meal, consider serving it alongside roasted vegetables or a light soup like Cucumber Vichyssoise.
Storage & Reheating
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, warm in a skillet over medium heat until heated through, adding a splash of water or broth to maintain moisture. You can also microwave it, covered, for a quick meal, stirring occasionally to ensure even heating.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Each serving of Chicken Chausseur contains roughly 349 calories, with 10g protein, 73g carbohydrates, and 3g fat. It is an excellent source of vitamin C (163% of the Daily Value), vitamin A (112% of the Daily Value), and dietary fiber (42% of the Daily Value). Note that it is relatively high in sodium, at 1945mg per serving (85% of the Daily Value).
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I serve with chicken chausseur?
In addition to fettucini, consider pairing this dish with a light side salad or steamed rice. You can also serve it with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce. For a heartier option, try it with Potato Gratin.
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).