Recipes

Grilled Cheesy Chicken

Grilled Cheesy Chicken

The grilled cheese sandwich grows up with this decadent but simple recipe.
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 chicken breast sliced
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 slices sourdough bread
  • 1 tablespoon pesto
  • 1 slice mozzarella cheese
  • 1 slice Colby jack cheese
  • ½ Tomatoes sliced

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Cook the chicken completely.
  • Remove the chicken from the skillet.
  • Butter one side of each slice of bread.
  • In the same pan, oiled again, if necessary, toast the bread.
  • On the side not buttered, spread the pesto.
  • Place the mozzarella on one slice and the Colby jack on the other.
  • Add the tomato and chicken to one side.
  • Close the sandwich.
  • Continue to turn the sandwich until the cheese melts.

Notes & Wine Advice

Serving Suggestion:
Serve alongside a cup of tomato bisque to complete the meal.
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Course; Cheese / Chicken

Lime Avocado Chicken

Lime Avocado Chicken

The creamy avocado of this recipe perfectly offsets the tangy lime.
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Ingredients

  • 2 medium avocados pitted, peeled, mashed
  • 2 tablespoons dried cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 boneless chicken breasts whole
  • ½ onion sliced
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1/3 cup lime juice

Instructions

  • Sprinkle the cilantro and salt into the avocado, using a fork to combine the ingredients.
  • Set aside.
  • Coat a skillet with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Cook the chicken until it is browned on both sides.
  • Add the onion and garlic, then pour in the lime juice.
  • Cover the skillet and allow the juice to simmer for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Cover the chicken with the seasoned avocado.

Notes & Wine Advice

Serving Suggestion:
Serve with rice for a complete meal.
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Course; Chicken / Fruit

Rum Chicken

Rum Chicken

This succulent recipe is best if the chicken marinates overnight in the sauce. Doing so will also help save on time during dinner preparations.
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Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup rum
  • 1/3 cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dried ginger
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons garlic minced
  • 2 pounds boneless chicken thighs

Instructions

  • Stir together the rum, orange juice, Worcestershire sauce, ginger, sugar, and garlic.
  • Add the chicken to the sauce, covering each piece completely.
  • Heat an oiled frying pan over medium-high heat.
  • Cook the chicken until the juices run clear, continuing to brush on more sauce.

Notes & Wine Advice

Serving Suggestion:
Top with sliced pineapples for an unforgettable dinner presentation.
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Course; Chicken

Mushroom Chicken Breasts

Mushroom Chicken Breasts

The mushroom topping really brings this dish together.
Make it the night before and refrigerate it to save even more time in dinner preparation.
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ onion chopped
  • 3 tablespoons garlic minced
  • 3 cups button mushrooms chopped
  • 1 tablespoon red wine
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried cilantro
  • 4 chicken thighs

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Sauté the onion and the garlic until the onion is translucent. Add the mushrooms and stir in the wine, thyme, and cilantro. Cook for five more minutes, then remove the mixture from heat and set aside.
  • Grease another skillet and cook the thighs over medium-high heat, or until the meat is no longer pink.
  • Spoon the mushroom mix over the chicken before serving.

Notes & Wine Advice

Serving Suggestion:
Add a side of rice and some broccoli for a complete meal.
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Course; Chicken / Vegetables

Spicy Chicken Wings

Spicy Chicken Wings

No need to pay an expensive check at a restaurant to get your wings fix with this recipe.
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Equipment

  • oven

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds chicken wings
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 2 tablespoons dried thyme
  • 1 bottle buffalo sauce

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Mix the garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, and thyme in a bowl.
  • Place the chicken wings in the bowl to coat the meat with seasoning.
  • Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil.
  • Arrange the seasoned wings in a single layer on the pan.
  • Bake for 25 minutes, then flip the wings.
  • Bake for an additional 20 minutes or until the outsides the wings are brown and the meat inside is white.
  • Pour the buffalo sauce in a bowl.
  • Dump the wings into the bowl, tossing to coat them completely.

Notes & Wine Advice

Serving Suggestion:
Use different flavored sauces to accommodate different tastes.
Serve with ranch, celery, and fries to complete the meal.
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Course; Chicken

Creamy Slow Cooker Chicken Fettuccine With Mushrooms

Creamy Slow Cooker Chicken Fettuccine With Mushrooms

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Equipment

  • Crockpot

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken breasts boneless and skinless, cubed
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 can cream mushroom soup
  • 1 can cream chicken soup
  • 3 ounces butter
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 12 ounces mushrooms sliced
  • 16 ounces fettuccine cooked and hot
  • Fresh parsley
  • Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Place chicken in slow cooker.
  • Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, basil, oregano and paprika.
  • Cover with both cans of soup.
  • In a skillet, heat up butter, cream cheese and heavy cream and stir until smooth.
  • Pour into slow cooker and add mushrooms.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6 – 7 hours.
  • Stir in cooked fettuccine and serve.
  • Top with fresh parsley and parmesan cheese.
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Course; Chicken / Crockpot / Slowcooker / Vegetables

Creamy Chicken With Beans

Creamy Chicken With Beans

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Ingredients

  • 6 chicken breasts boneless and skinless
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion flakes
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 can cream chicken soup
  • 1 can cream mushroom soup
  • 8 ounces green beans
  • 8 ounces waxed beans
  • 8 ounces lima beans

Instructions

  • Season chicken with garlic powder, onion flakes, basil and salt and pepper.
  • Place chicken in slow cooker and add both soups and all three types of beans.
  • Cover and cook on low for 7 – 8 hours.
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Course; Chicken / Crockpot / Slowcooker / Vegetables

Cranberry Chicken

Cranberry Chicken

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Equipment

  • Crockpot

Ingredients

  • 8 chicken thighs
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 1 can cranberry sauce cut into small pieces
  • 1 2 ounce package dry onion soup
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon or basil
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar

Instructions

  • Wash and pat dry chicken thighs.
  • Season chicken with salt, pepper, basil and dry onion soup mix, then place in slow cooker.
  • Place onion in slow cooker.
  • In a separate bowl, place cranberry sauce (cut into smaller pieces) and brown sugar.
  • Combine well, and then pour on top of chicken.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6 – 8 hours.
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Course; Chicken / Crockpot / Slowcooker / Fruit

Slow Cooker Chicken Coq Au Vin

Slow Cooker Chicken Coq Au Vin

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Equipment

  • Crockpot

Ingredients

  • 8 chicken thighs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves crushed
  • ½ teaspoon thyme
  • 1 tablespoon parsley
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 6 slices bacon crumbled
  • ½ cup red wine
  • 12 ounces mushrooms sliced
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 6 carrots chopped

Instructions

  • Place chicken in slow cooker.
  • Top with salt, pepper, garlic, thyme, parsley and bay leaf.
  • Add bacon, mushrooms, onion, carrots and the wine.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
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Course; Chicken / Crockpot / Slowcooker
Cuisine; European / French

Simple Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs

Simple Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs

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Equipment

  • Crockpot

Ingredients

  • 8 chicken thighs skinless
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon basil

Instructions

  • Wash and pat dry chicken.
  • Sprinkle with salt, pepper, oregano and basil.
  • Place in slow cooker.
  • Cover with diced tomatoes.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6 – 7 hours.
  • Serve with pasta.
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Course; Chicken / Crockpot / Slowcooker