Creamy Chicken Enchiladas

Creamy Chicken Enchiladas

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Preparation time:1 hour
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Equipment

  • Frying pan for sautéing
  • Greased Pyrex baking dish

Ingredients

  • 6 chicken breasts halved, cooked, and diced
  • 1 medium onion chopped and sautéed in butter
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 small can green chilies chopped
  • 1 package medium flour tortillas
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 8 oz sour cream
  • Cheddar cheese shredded

Instructions

Preheat the Oven:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Prepare the Filling:

  • Sauté the chopped onion in butter until softened.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked and diced chicken, sautéed onion, softened cream cheese, and chopped green chilies.

Assemble the Enchiladas:

  • Spoon the chicken mixture onto each flour tortilla and roll up tightly.
  • Place the rolled tortillas seam side down in a greased Pyrex baking dish.

Prepare the Sauce:

  • In a separate bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, water, and sour cream.
  • Pour the sauce over the top of the rolled tortillas.

Bake the Enchiladas:

  • Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the enchiladas are hot and bubbly.

Add the Cheese:

  • Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the enchiladas.
  • Return to the oven and heat until the cheese is melted.

Serve:

  • Serve the enchiladas hot, accompanied by rice and beans if desired.

Note:

  • Enchiladas may be frozen before adding cheese.
  • A dd cheese when reheating.

Notes & Wine Advice

Wine Advice:

Pair these creamy chicken enchiladas with a Zinfandel or a Sauvignon Blanc. The acidity and fruity notes of the wine will complement the rich, creamy texture and the mild spiciness of the dish, creating a balanced and enjoyable meal.

Nutrition values

Calories: 410 kcal | koolhydraten: 24 g | Eiwitten: 32 g | Vet: 20 g | Suiker: 4 g
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Course; Chicken / Main Course
Cuisine; Mexican

Classic Chicken Curry

Classic Chicken Curry

Couverts6
Preparation time:1 hour
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Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Non-stick Dutch oven

Ingredients

  • 10 chicken drumsticks or other cuts
  • 3 medium potatoes skinned and cut into quarters
  • 4 tbsp curry powder or more if desired
  • 8 oz sour cream
  • 2 large cooking onions
  • 2 ” piece fresh ginger
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • Salt to taste
  • 5 tbsp cooking oil
  • 1 cup water

Instructions

Prepare the Aromatics:

  • Cut the cooking onions, ginger, and garlic into smaller pieces.
  • Place them in a food processor and mince finely.

Make the Curry Paste:

  • Mix the curry powder with some water to form a paste.

Cook the Aromatics:

  • Heat the cooking oil in a non-stick Dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Stir-fry the minced onion, ginger, and garlic mixture until fragrant.

Add the Curry Paste:

  • Add the curry paste to the Dutch oven and stir-fry, mixing well for about 2 minutes.

Add Chicken and Potatoes:

  • Add the chicken drumsticks and quartered potatoes to the Dutch oven.
  • Mix well.
  • Cook, covered, for about 2 minutes.

Add Sour Cream and Water:

  • Add the sour cream and 1 cup of water to the pot.
  • Mix well.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for about 30 minutes or until the chicken and potatoes are tender.

Serve:

  • Curry tastes best if prepared ahead and served later with hot fluffy rice or a thick wholemeal bread.

Notes & Wine Advice

Wine Advice:

Pair this flavorful chicken curry with a Gewürztraminer or a Riesling. These wines have a slight sweetness and enough acidity to balance the spice and richness of the curry, enhancing the overall dining experience.

Nutrition values

Calories: 450 kcal | koolhydraten: 25 g | Eiwitten: 28 g | Vet: 27 g | Suiker: 5 g
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Cuisine; India
Diets; Gluten-Free

Chicken Chardonnay with Mushrooms

Chicken Chardonnay with Mushrooms

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Preparation time:30 minutes
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Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Frying pan
  • Warm serving plates

Ingredients

  • 2 6 oz. chicken breasts, boned and skinned
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp shallots chopped
  • 1 cup fresh mushrooms sliced
  • 1/4 cup Chardonnay or other dry white wine
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Flour for dredging
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • Parsley chopped

Instructions

Pound the Chicken:

  • Pound the chicken breasts flat and set aside.

Prepare the Mushroom Sauce:

  • In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
  • Saute the chopped shallots until they are translucent.
  • Add the sliced mushrooms and saute for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add the Chardonnay and lemon juice; let it simmer for 6 to 7 minutes until the liquid reduces slightly.

Cook the Chicken:

  • Dredge the pounded chicken breasts in flour and season if desired.
  • In a separate frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
  • Saute the chicken breasts in the oil until they are golden brown and cooked through.

Finish the Sauce:

  • Add the heavy cream to the mushroom mixture and heat until the sauce thickens and reduces slightly.

Serve:

  • On warm serving plates, place the cooked chicken breasts.
  • Spoon the mushroom and cream sauce over the chicken.
  • Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Notes & Wine Advice

Wine Advice:

Serve this dish with the same Chardonnay used in the recipe. The wine’s bright acidity and notes of citrus and oak will complement the rich cream sauce and the savory mushrooms, enhancing the overall flavor of the dish.

Nutrition values

Calories: 520 kcal | koolhydraten: 12 g | Eiwitten: 38 g | Vet: 33 g | Suiker: 3 g
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Course; Chicken / Main Course
Cuisine; American

Chicken and Asparagus Casserole with Crunchy Topping

Chicken and Asparagus Casserole with Crunchy Topping

Couverts6
Preparation time:49 minutes
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Equipment

  • 9″ x 13″ greased baking dish
  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 10 oz. box Wheat Thins, crushed
  • 2 cups chicken cooked and diced
  • 1 15 oz. can asparagus, cut spears
  • 1 8 oz. can water chestnuts, sliced
  • 2 cans cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup Hellmann’s mayonnaise
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese grated
  • 1 stick butter or margarine

Instructions

  • Preheat the Oven:
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Prepare the Soup Mixture:
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup and Hellmann’s mayonnaise.
  • Assemble the Casserole:
  • Grease a 9″ x 13″ baking dish.
  • Place half of the crushed Wheat Thins in the bottom of the baking dish.
  • Spread half of the soup and mayonnaise mixture over the Wheat Thins.
  • Layer the asparagus, water chestnuts, diced chicken, and grated cheddar cheese on top.
  • Spread the remaining soup and mayonnaise mixture over the layers.
  • Prepare the Topping:
  • Melt the butter or margarine.
  • Combine the melted butter with the remaining crushed Wheat Thins.
  • Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the casserole.
  • Bake the Casserole:
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until hot and bubbly around the edges.

Notes & Wine Advice

Wine Advice:

Pair this savory and creamy casserole with a medium-bodied white wine such as Chardonnay or a crisp Sauvignon Blanc. The wine’s acidity will complement the richness of the dish and enhance the flavors of the asparagus and chicken.

Nutrition values

Calories: 520 kcal | koolhydraten: 36 g | Eiwitten: 24 g | Vet: 32 g | Suiker: 4 g
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Cuisine; American

Chicken Breast with Honey-Wine Sauce

Chicken Breast with Honey-Wine Sauce

Couverts4
including marinating time 1 hour 30 minutes
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Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Shallow dish
  • large frying pan
  • Serving platter

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 4 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 4 chicken breasts skinned, boned, and cut into pieces
  • 4 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper

Instructions

Marinate the Chicken:

  • In a large bowl, mix the white wine, soy sauce, and garlic powder.
  • Add the chicken pieces, stir to coat, and marinate for 1 hour in the refrigerator.
  • After marinating, drain the chicken, reserving the marinade.

Prepare the Chicken:

  • In a shallow dish, mix the flour, salt, and pepper.
  • Lightly dredge each piece of chicken in the flour mixture.

Cook the Chicken:

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium heat until moderately hot.
  • Add the chicken pieces and cook, turning, until browned on all sides.

Make the Sauce and Simmer:

  • Add the honey to the reserved marinade and mix well.
  • Pour the honey-wine sauce over the browned chicken in the pan.
  • Cover and simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until the chicken is tender.

Serve:

  • Transfer the chicken to a serving platter and spoon the sauce over it.
  • Serve over buttered noodles.

Notes & Wine Advice

Wine Advice:

Pair this dish with a Riesling or a Chardonnay. The light sweetness and acidity of these wines will complement the honey-wine sauce and enhance the flavors of the chicken.

Nutrition values

Calories: 550 kcal | koolhydraten: 35 g | Eiwitten: 40 g | Vet: 22 g | Suiker: 2 g
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Course; Chicken / Main Course
Cuisine; American

Chicken Breasts in Sour Cream with Mushrooms

Chicken Breasts in Sour Cream with Mushrooms

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Preparation time:1 hour 45 minutes
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Equipment

  • Shallow baking dish
  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients

  • 4 whole chicken breasts halved
  • 1 4 oz. can sliced mushrooms, drained
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1/2 soup can sherry wine
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • Paprika for dusting

Instructions

Preheat the Oven:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Arrange the Chicken:

  • Arrange the halved chicken breasts in a shallow baking dish, ensuring that the pieces do not overlap.
  • Cover the chicken with the drained sliced mushrooms.

Prepare the Sauce:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the undiluted cream of mushroom soup, sherry wine, and sour cream.
  • Blend well.
  • Pour the mixture over the chicken, ensuring it is completely covered.

Bake the Dish:

  • Dust the top with paprika.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours until the chicken is tender and the sauce is bubbly.

Notes & Wine Advice

Wine Advice:

Pair this rich and creamy dish with a Chardonnay or a Pinot Noir. The acidity and complexity of these wines will enhance the flavors of the sour cream and mushroom sauce, complementing the tender chicken beautifully.

Nutrition values

Calories: 480 kcal | koolhydraten: 8 g | Eiwitten: 40 g | Vet: 30 g | Suiker: 3 g
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Course; Chicken / Main Course
Cuisine; American

Chicken in Creamy Sour Cream Gravy

Chicken in Creamy Sour Cream Gravy

Couverts6
Preparation time:1 hour 8 minutes
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Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Casserole dish
  • oven

Ingredients

  • 2 small fryer chickens cut up
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 lb butter or margarine
  • 3 cups milk
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup sherry
  • 1 1/2 cups sour cream

Instructions

Preheat the Oven:

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).

Season and Saute the Chicken:

  • Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
  • In a large skillet, saute the chicken in butter or margarine until golden brown.

Bake the Chicken:

  • Transfer the chicken and drippings to a casserole dish.
  • Cover the chicken with milk.
  • Cook slowly in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until the chicken is tender.

Add Flavorings:

  • Add the chopped parsley and sherry to the casserole dish.
  • Cook for an additional 5 to 10 minutes.

Finish with Sour Cream:

  • Add the sour cream to the casserole and stir it into the gravy.
  • Return the casserole to the oven and cook for another 5 minutes or more, checking for doneness.

Notes & Wine Advice

Wine Advice:

Pair this creamy and flavorful dish with a light Chardonnay or a Pinot Grigio. The acidity and fruity notes of these wines will complement the richness of the sour cream gravy and the tender chicken.

Nutrition values

Calories: 490 kcal | koolhydraten: 8 g | Eiwitten: 35 g | Vet: 34 g | Suiker: 6 g
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Course; Chicken / Main Course
Cuisine; American
Diets; Gluten-Free

Sour Cream Marinated Chicken Breasts

Sour Cream Marinated Chicken Breasts

Couverts6
plus overnight marinating 1 hour 10 minutes
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 6 chicken breasts split and boned
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 4 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 tsp garlic salt
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup margarine melted
  • 1/2 cup butter melted

Instructions

Marinate the Chicken:

  • Rinse the chicken breasts and pat dry.
  • In a large bowl, combine the sour cream, lemon juice, salt, Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt, paprika, and pepper.
  • Roll the chicken breasts in the sour cream mixture until well-coated.
  • Place them in the bowl and top with any remaining sour cream mixture.
  • Cover the bowl and refrigerate overnight.

Prepare for Baking:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Remove the chicken breasts from the sour cream mixture, taking up as much of the mixture as possible.
  • Roll the chicken breasts in the breadcrumbs to coat well.
  • Place the coated chicken breasts in a baking dish.

Bake the Chicken:

  • Mix the melted margarine and butter together.
  • Pour half of the melted butter and margarine mixture over the chicken breasts.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
  • Pour the remaining butter and margarine mixture over the chicken breasts and bake for an additional 5 minutes.

Notes & Wine Advice

Wine Advice:

Pair this rich and flavorful dish with a Chardonnay or a Sauvignon Blanc. The acidity and fruitiness of these wines will balance the creamy and tangy flavors of the marinated chicken.

Nutrition values

Calories: 600 kcal | koolhydraten: 12 g | Eiwitten: 42 g | Vet: 42 g | Suiker: 2 g
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Course; Chicken / Main Course
Cuisine; American

Chicken and Rice Almondine Stuffed Acorn Squash

Chicken and Rice Almondine Stuffed Acorn Squash

Couverts6
Preparation time:1 hour 10 minutes
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 acorn squash halved
  • 1/2 cup almonds natural sliced
  • 1/4 cup margarine divided
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 cup long grain rice
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 2 tsp orange peel grated
  • 2 chicken breasts cubed
  • Pepper to taste
  • Garlic powder to taste

Instructions

Bake the Squash:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Place the halved acorn squash cut-side down in a baking dish filled with 1 inch of water.
  • Bake for 45 minutes or until the squash is tender.
  • Remove the squash from the oven, brush the insides with 2 tablespoons of melted margarine mixed with maple syrup.
  • Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes.

Prepare the Chicken:

  • While the squash is baking, melt 2 tablespoons of margarine in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the cubed chicken breasts and cook slowly until fully cooked, seasoning with pepper and garlic powder to taste.

Cook the Rice:

  • In a medium pot, cook the long grain rice in the chicken broth according to package instructions.
  • Once the rice is done, stir in the raisins, sliced almonds, grated orange peel, and cooked chicken.

Assemble the Dish:

  • Scoop the chicken and rice mixture into the baked acorn squash halves, using the squash as bowls.

Notes & Wine Advice

Wine Advice:

Pair this dish with a light, fruity white wine such as Riesling or a medium-bodied red wine like Pinot Noir. These wines will complement the sweetness of the maple syrup and raisins, as well as the savory flavors of the chicken and squash.

Nutrition values

Calories: 420 kcal | koolhydraten: 45 g | Eiwitten: 20 g | Vet: 18 g | Suiker: 8 g
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Course; Chicken / Main Course / Nuts / Rice
Cuisine; American
Diets; Gluten-Free

Hearty Chicken and Dumplings

Hearty Chicken and Dumplings

Couverts6
Preparation time:3 hours
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Equipment

  • Large pot with lid
  • strainer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Spoon for stirring

Ingredients

For the Chicken and Gravy:

  • 1 stewing chicken cut into pieces
  • 4 cups water
  • 3 stalks celery with leaves cut into chunks
  • 1 carrot peeled and sliced
  • ½ cup onion coarsely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • â…“ cup flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons parsley minced

For the Biscuit Dumplings:

  • ¼ cup Crisco
  • 2 cups self-rising flour
  • â…“ cup milk

Instructions

Cook the Chicken and Prepare the Broth:

  • Combine the chicken, water, celery, carrot, onion, salt, and pepper in a large covered pot.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 2 1/2 hours.
  • Remove the chicken to a plate and strain the broth.
  • Measure the broth and add enough water to make 3 cups of liquid.

Make the Gravy:

  • Mix together the flour and milk in a small bowl.
  • Return the broth to the pot and bring to a boil.
  • Stir in the flour and milk mixture.
  • Cook until thickened, stirring constantly, and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Return the chicken pieces to the gravy and cover.
  • Prepare the Biscuit Dumplings:
  • Cut the Crisco into the self-rising flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Stir in the milk to form a dough.

Cook the Dumplings:

  • Drop spoonfuls of the dough into the gently bubbling gravy.
  • Cover the pot and cook for 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Before serving, sprinkle the dish with minced parsley.

Notes & Wine Advice

Wine Advice

Pair this hearty dish with a light red wine such as Pinot Noir or a full-bodied white wine like Chardonnay. These wines will complement the rich flavors of the chicken and the creamy dumplings.

Nutrition values

Calories: 550 kcal | koolhydraten: 35 g | Eiwitten: 32 g | Vet: 30 g | Suiker: 3 g
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Course; Chicken / Main Course
Cuisine; American
Diets; Nut Free