Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup

Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup

Couverts8
Preparation time:1 hour 15 minutes
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Equipment

  • large kettle

Ingredients

  • 2 carrots diced
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 3 cans cream of chicken soup
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 package boneless chicken breasts cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 bag cheese tortellini
  • 2 boxes frozen broccoli

Instructions

  • In a large kettle, cook the diced carrots, chopped onion, and minced garlic in a small amount of oil until softened.
  • While the vegetables cook, cut the boneless chicken breasts into bite-size pieces.
  • Once the vegetables are softened, add the cream of chicken soup, water, oregano, basil, and chicken pieces to the kettle.
  • Simmer the soup for about an hour or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  • About 10 minutes before serving, add the cheese tortellini and frozen broccoli to the soup.
  • Simmer for an additional 10 minutes or until the tortellini is cooked through and the broccoli is tender.
  • Serve the soup hot, garnished with freshly grated Italian cheese.
  • Enjoy with a loaf of Italian or French bread.

Notes & Wine Advice

Wine Advice:

This creamy and flavorful chicken tortellini soup pairs well with a crisp and refreshing white wine such as a Pinot Grigio or a Chardonnay. These wines complement the richness of the soup while providing a bright and balanced accompaniment.

Nutrition values

Calories: 450 kcal | koolhydraten: 45 g | Eiwitten: 25 g | Vet: 18 g | Suiker: 5 g
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Chicken and Meatball Soup

Chicken and Meatball Soup

Couverts6
Preparation time:2 hours
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Equipment

  • large saucepan

Ingredients

  • 2 lb. stewing chicken
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1/2 lb. small onions peeled
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 5 carrots sliced
  • Parsley and celery leaves
  • Meatballs:
  • 1 cup finely minced beef
  • 1 egg
  • 1 slice crumbly white bread can be substituted with gluten-free bread
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Place the stewing chicken in water in a large saucepan.
  • Add salt, pepper, basil, bay leaf, and minced garlic.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Lower the heat and simmer slowly for 1/2 hour or until the chicken is tender.
  • Remove the chicken from the pan.
  • Allow it to cool, then carefully skim the fat from the surface of the soup.
  • Bring the soup to a boil again and add the onions, carrots, parsley, and celery leaves.
  • Simmer gently for 10 minutes.
  • In a bowl, mix together the minced beef, egg, crumbled white bread, salt, and black pepper.
  • Form the mixture into small meatballs.
  • Add the meatballs to the soup and simmer for 35 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, skim the bones and remove the meat from the chicken.
  • Cut the meat into small pieces.
  • Garnish the soup with the chicken pieces and serve hot.

Notes & Wine Advice

Wine Advice:

This hearty chicken and meatball soup pairs well with a medium-bodied red wine such as a Merlot or a Cabernet Sauvignon. These wines complement the richness of the soup while providing a robust and satisfying accompaniment.

Nutrition values

Calories: 320 kcal | koolhydraten: 14 g | Eiwitten: 25 g | Vet: 18 g | Suiker: 5 g
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Course; Chicken / Soup

Deluxe Chicken Salad Supreme

Deluxe Chicken Salad Supreme

Couverts10
including marinating time 1 hour
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Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients

  • 2 large chickens 3 to 4 lb. each to make 6 to 8 cups cooked meat
  • 4 tablespoons salad oil
  • 4 tablespoons orange juice
  • 4 tablespoons vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 3 cups mandarin oranges drained
  • 2 cups pineapple chunks drained
  • 3 cups green grapes halved
  • Slivered almonds
  • 3 cups diced celery
  • 2 1/2 cups raw rice
  • 1 quart mayonnaise

Instructions

  • Cut the chicken into pieces and boil until tender without adding any seasonings.
  • Remove the skin and fat first.
  • Remove the meat from the bones and cut it into cubes.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the salad oil, orange juice, vinegar, and salt.
  • Marinate the chicken in this mixture in the refrigerator overnight.
  • Drain the mandarin oranges, pineapple chunks, and green grapes well.
  • The next day, mix together the drained fruit, slivered almonds, and diced celery.
  • Add this mixture to the marinated chicken.
  • Cook the rice until tender in boiling water, then drain.
  • Blanch the cooked rice with cold water, drain well, and add it to the chicken mixture.
  • Add the mayonnaise to the mixture and mix well.
  • Serve the deluxe chicken salad supreme with crackers and lettuce or in pocket bread.

Notes & Wine Advice

Wine Advice:

This deluxe chicken salad with its fruity and nutty flavors pairs well with a slightly sweet white wine such as a Riesling or a Gewürztraminer. These wines complement the richness of the salad while providing a refreshing balance.

Nutrition values

Calories: 750 kcal | koolhydraten: 52 g | Eiwitten: 35 g | Vet: 48 g | Suiker: 18 g
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Course; Chicken / Salad
Diets; Gluten-Free

Simple Chicken Salad

Simple Chicken Salad

Couverts2
Preparation time:10 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 can 5 oz. chicken, drained and chopped (or 5 oz. cooked chicken, shredded)
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/3 cup chopped sweet pickle
  • 1 boiled egg chopped
  • 1/2 cup salad dressing such as mayonnaise or yogurt

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped chicken, chopped celery, chopped sweet pickle, and chopped boiled egg.
  • Add the salad dressing to the bowl.
  • Mix all ingredients together until well combined.
  • Serve immediately as a sandwich filling or over a bed of lettuce.

Notes & Wine Advice

Wine Advice:

This simple and flavorful chicken salad pairs well with a light-bodied white wine such as a Pinot Grigio or a dry Riesling. These wines complement the freshness of the salad while providing a crisp and refreshing accompaniment.

Nutrition values

Calories: 320 kcal | koolhydraten: 14 g | Eiwitten: 20 g | Vet: 20 g | Suiker: 10 g
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Course; Chicken / Salad
Diets; Gluten-Free

Chicken and Almond Salad with Grapes

Chicken and Almond Salad with Grapes

Couverts4
Preparation time:20 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken diced
  • 3/4 cup diced celery
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup seedless white grapes halved
  • 1/2 cup almonds sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried mustard
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/16 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/8 cup light cream
  • 1 hard-boiled egg sliced
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked diced chicken, diced celery, halved seedless white grapes, sliced almonds, dried mustard, salt, and pepper.
  • In a separate small bowl, whisk together the light cream, mayonnaise, and lemon juice until well combined.
  • Pour the creamy mixture over the chicken and grape mixture in the large mixing bowl.
  • Gently toss all ingredients together until evenly coated with the creamy dressing.
  • Garnish the salad with slices of hard-boiled egg.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes & Wine Advice

Wine Advice:

The creamy texture and fruity notes of this chicken and almond salad pair well with a light and crisp white wine such as a Pinot Grigio or a Sauvignon Blanc. These wines provide a refreshing contrast to the richness of the salad while complementing its flavors.

Nutrition values

Calories: 390 kcal | koolhydraten: 10 g | Eiwitten: 22 g | Vet: 30 g | Suiker: 5 g
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Course; Chicken / Fruit / Nuts / Salad
Diets; Gluten-Free

Classic Hot Chicken Salad Casserole

Classic Hot Chicken Salad Casserole

Couverts6
Preparation time:45 minutes
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Equipment

  • Casserole dish (10 x 12 inch)

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken diced
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 3 diced boiled eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 small jar pimentos drained and diced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
  • 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs regular or gluten-free
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 stick 1/2 cup butter

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Grease a casserole dish (10 x 12 inch).
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced cooked chicken, diced celery, diced boiled eggs, salt, drained and diced pimentos, chopped green onions, slivered almonds, lemon juice, mayonnaise, and cream of chicken soup.
  • Mix until well combined.
  • Transfer the mixture into the greased casserole dish, spreading it out evenly.
  • Sprinkle the breadcrumbs evenly over the top of the mixture in the casserole dish.
  • Melt the butter and drizzle it over the breadcrumbs.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the breadcrumbs are golden brown and the casserole is heated through.

Serve:

  • Serve hot as a main course.

Notes & Wine Advice

Wine Advice:

The comforting flavors of this hot chicken salad casserole pair well with a medium-bodied white wine such as Chardonnay or a light-bodied red wine such as Pinot Noir. These wines complement the richness of the dish while providing a refreshing balance.

Nutrition values

Calories: 480 kcal | koolhydraten: 25 g | Eiwitten: 18 g | Vet: 35 g | Suiker: 5 g
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Course; Chicken / Main Course
Cuisine; American

Ginger Chicken Salad with Grapes and Walnuts

Ginger Chicken Salad with Grapes and Walnuts

Couverts8
Preparation time:15 minutes
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Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup light mayonnaise
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups cooked chicken diced or shredded
  • 1 1/2 cups red seedless grapes halved
  • 1 cup sliced celery
  • 1/3 cup sliced green onion
  • 1/2 cup walnuts roughly chopped

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the light mayonnaise, ground ginger, and salt.
  • Stir until well mixed.
  • Add the cooked chicken, halved grapes, sliced celery, sliced green onion, and chopped walnuts to the bowl.
  • Gently toss all ingredients together until evenly coated with the dressing.

Serve:

  • Serve the ginger chicken salad on a bed of lettuce leaves.

Notes & Wine Advice

Wine Advice:

This light and refreshing chicken salad with its fruity and nutty flavors pairs well with a crisp and fruity white wine, such as a Chardonnay or a Pinot Grigio. Alternatively, a light-bodied rosé can also complement the salad’s flavors nicely.

Nutrition values

Calories: 250 kcal | koolhydraten: 12 g | Eiwitten: 18 g | Vet: 16 g | Suiker: 9 g
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Course; Chicken / Nuts / Salad
Diets; Gluten-Free

Curried Chicken Cheese Balls

Curried Chicken Cheese Balls

Couverts5 dozen
Preparation time:30 minutes
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Equipment

  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients

  • 2 3 oz. packages cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons orange marmalade
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 cups finely minced cooked chicken
  • 3 tablespoons minced green onion
  • 3 tablespoons minced celery
  • 1 cup finely chopped almonds toasted

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, orange marmalade, curry powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Beat until smooth.
  • Stir in the minced cooked chicken, green onion, and celery until well combined.
  • Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls.
  • Roll each ball in the finely chopped toasted almonds until coated.
  • Place the coated balls on a serving platter or baking sheet.
  • Cover and chill the balls until firm in the refrigerator, for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 days.

Notes & Wine Advice

Wine Advice:

The creamy texture and subtle spice of these curried chicken cheese balls pair wonderfully with a slightly sweet white wine, such as a Riesling or a Moscato. The wine’s sweetness will balance the curry flavors while complementing the richness of the cream cheese.

Nutrition values

Calories: 90 kcal | koolhydraten: 3 g | Eiwitten: 6 g | Vet: 6 g | Suiker: 1 g
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Crispy Cashew Chicken Stir Fry

Crispy Cashew Chicken Stir Fry

Couverts6
Preparation time:45 minutes
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Equipment

  • wok
  • Tempura rack
  • slotted spoon

Ingredients

  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 1/4 cups finely chopped cashew nuts
  • 2 whole chicken breasts skinned, boned, and thinly sliced
  • 2 cups peanut or vegetable oil for frying
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons dry sherry

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, salt, sugar, and dry sherry.
  • In a separate bowl, lightly beat the egg whites until just frothy.
  • Gradually add the cornstarch mixture, stirring gently until blended.
  • Place the chopped cashews on a plate.
  • Dip each chicken slice into the egg mixture, then coat with the chopped cashews.
  • Place the coated chicken slices on waxed paper.
  • Heat the peanut or vegetable oil in a wok over medium to medium-high heat until it reaches 375°F (190°C).
  • Place the tempura rack onto the wok, ensuring it is level and securely hooked onto the edge of the wok.
  • Carefully drop 5 or 6 slices of chicken into the hot oil using a slotted spoon.
  • Fry until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Remove the fried chicken slices from the oil and place them on the tempura rack to drain and keep warm.
  • Continue frying the remaining chicken pieces in batches until all are cooked.
  • Serve hot as an appetizer or main course.

Notes & Wine Advice

Wine Advice:

The nuttiness of the cashews and the savory flavors of this dish pair well with a slightly sweet white wine, such as a Gewürztraminer or a Riesling. Alternatively, a light-bodied red wine like a Pinot Noir can also complement the flavors nicely.

Nutrition values

Calories: 450 kcal | koolhydraten: 15 g | Eiwitten: 25 g | Vet: 35 g | Suiker: 3 g
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