This oven baked 3-ingredient chicken francaise is my low-fuss version of the lemony chicken I still think about when I need an easy dinner after a long workday. It’s the kind of recipe that feels right at home in a busy Midwest kitchen: simple, reliable, and somehow a little special even though it only takes a few ingredients.
It bakes up in one pan with crispy golden edges, a glossy lemon-butter style sauce on the bottom, and it looks way fancier than the effort it takes. It’s perfect for busy weeknights, casual cookouts, or when you want something nostalgic and comforting without a long ingredient list or standing over the stove.
Serve this chicken hot right out of the baking dish, spooning plenty of the lemony pan sauce over the top. It’s great with buttered egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes to soak up the juices, plus a simple green salad or steamed green beans on the side.
If you’re feeding a crowd, add a loaf of crusty bread for dunking and a big bowl of fruit salad. Leftovers are delicious sliced over a bed of mixed greens with a little extra Italian dressing as a quick lunch the next day, which is exactly the sort of make-ahead win I appreciate during a packed week.
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