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Gourmet Swiss Chicken Bake

Gourmet Swiss Chicken Bake

Portions:5
Preparation Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
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Equipment

  • Large flat baking dish

Ingredients

  • 1 stick 1/2 cup margarine or butter
  • ½ cup milk
  • 5 chicken breast halves deboned
  • 5 slices Swiss cheese
  • 1 can 10.5 oz. cream of chicken soup
  • 1 package 6 oz. Pepperidge Farm herb dressing mix

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
  • Place the chicken breast halves in a large flat baking dish.
  • Sprinkle salt and pepper sparingly over the chicken breasts.
  • Place one slice of Swiss cheese on top of each chicken breast.
  • In a bowl, mix the cream of chicken soup with 1/2 cup of milk.
  • Pour this mixture evenly over the chicken.
  • Melt the margarine or butter and mix it with the herb dressing mix.
  • Spread this mixture over the chicken.
  • Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours or until the chicken is cooked through and the top is golden brown.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Wine Advice:

Serve this elegant Swiss chicken bake with a medium-bodied white wine such as Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc to complement the richness of the Swiss cheese and the savory herb flavors.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 540 kcal | Carbohydrates: 19 g | Protein: 45 g | Fat: 31 g | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 3 g
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Course Chicken / Main Dish
Cuisine European / Switzerland

Creamy Chicken Noodle Bake

Creamy Chicken Noodle Bake

Portions:4
Preparation Time: 45 minutes
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 small package 8 oz. egg noodles
  • 1 can 10.5 oz. cooked chicken, drained
  • 1 can 10.5 oz. cream of chicken soup
  • 1 can 10.5 oz. milk (use soup can to measure)
  • Butter
  • Bread crumbs
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
  • Cook the egg noodles in boiling water according to package instructions.
  • Drain and set aside.
  • In a saucepan, combine the cream of chicken soup, milk, cooked chicken, salt, and pepper.
  • Bring just to a boil over medium heat, then remove from heat.
  • In a buttered casserole dish, combine the cooked egg noodles and the chicken mixture.
  • Sprinkle bread crumbs over the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 30 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown on top.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Wine Advice:

Pair this comforting casserole with a light-bodied white wine like Chardonnay or a crisp Pinot Grigio to complement its creamy texture and savory flavors.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 320 kcal | Carbohydrates: 36 g | Protein: 20 g | Fat: 10 g | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 3 g
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Course Chicken / Noodels
Cuisine American

Chicken in the Garden

Chicken in the Garden

Portions:1
Preparation Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 ready-to-cook chicken piece
  • Small potatoes
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Medium onion
  • Fresh mushrooms
  • Green pepper
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt pepper, paprika
  • Butter or margarine

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
  • Cut off a 40-inch piece of aluminum foil.
  • Fold it in half.
  • Place the ready-to-cook chicken piece, small potatoes, cherry tomatoes, medium onion, fresh mushrooms, and green pepper onto the foil.
  • Sprinkle Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and paprika over the ingredients.
  • Dot with butter or margarine.
  • Fold the foil to seal the package securely.
  • Bake in a shallow pan in the preheated oven for about an hour, or until the chicken is cooked through, or cook over glowing coals, turning the package every 20 to 30 minutes.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Wine Advice:

For both dishes, a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or a crisp Rosé would complement the flavors nicely.
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Modern Chicken Casserole Creations

Modern Chicken Casserole Creations

Portions:4
Preparation Time: 50 minutes
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Equipment

  • Casserole dish
  • aluminum foil

Ingredients

  • 2 cans 10.5 oz. each canned chicken, drained
  • 1 can 10.5 oz. cream of chicken soup
  • 1 can 12 oz. evaporated milk
  • 1 small can 4 oz. mushrooms, drained
  • 1 ¼ cups minute rice
  • ½ stick margarine thinly sliced
  • ½ cup slivered almonds

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained canned chicken, cream of chicken soup, evaporated milk, drained mushrooms, and minute rice.
  • Mix well.
  • Transfer the mixture into a casserole dish.
  • Arrange the thinly sliced margarine on top of the mixture.
  • Sprinkle the slivered almonds evenly over the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the top is crunchy and golden brown.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 520 kcal | Carbohydrates: 36 g | Protein: 28 g | Fat: 31 g | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 7 g
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Course Casserole / Chicken / Main Dish
Cuisine American

Creamy Mushroom Chicken Bake

Creamy Mushroom Chicken Bake

Portions:4
Preparation Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
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Equipment

  • 11 x 7 x 1 1/2 inch baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • Cooking spoon

Ingredients

  • 4-6 large chicken breasts
  • 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 3 oz. mushrooms with liquid
  • 1 cup dairy sour cream
  • ½ cup cooking sherry or white wine
  • Paprika

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Grease an 11 x 7 x 1 1/2 inch baking dish.
  • Place the chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the condensed cream of mushroom soup, mushrooms with liquid, sour cream, and cooking sherry or white wine.
  • Mix well.
  • Pour the mixture over the chicken breasts in the baking dish.
  • Sprinkle generously with paprika.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 to 1 1/4 hours, or until the chicken is tender.
  • Serve hot with fluffy rice.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 300 kcal | Carbohydrates: 8 g | Protein: 30 g | Fat: 15 g | Fiber: 1 g
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Course Chicken / Main Dish
Cuisine European / French
Diets Gluten Free

Swiss Cheese Chicken Bake

Swiss Cheese Chicken Bake

Portions:4
Preparation Time: 2 hours 39 minutes
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Equipment

  • 9 x 13 inch baking pan
  • aluminum foil
  • mixing bowl
  • Cooking spoon

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts halved and boned
  • 8 slices Swiss cheese
  • ⅓ package Pepperidge Farm stuffing
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ¼ cup margarine

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
  • Grease a 9 x 13 inch baking pan.
  • Place the chicken breasts, skin side down, in the prepared baking pan.
  • Lay a slice of Swiss cheese on each chicken breast.
  • In a mixing bowl, dilute the cream of chicken soup with milk.
  • Divide the mixture equally and pour it over each chicken breast.
  • Melt the margarine and mix it with the Pepperidge Farm stuffing.
  • Sprinkle this mixture over the top of the chicken breasts.
  • Cover the pan with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 2 hours.
  • Uncover the pan and bake for an additional 40 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the top is golden brown.
  • Serve hot.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Wine Advice:

Pair this Swiss cheese chicken bake with a light-bodied white wine such as Pinot Grigio or a medium-bodied red wine like Merlot. These wines complement the creamy cheese topping and enhance the flavors of the dish.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 450 kcal | Carbohydrates: 15 g | Protein: 30 g | Fat: 30 g | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 3 g
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Course Cheese / Chicken / Main Dish
Cuisine American

Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole

Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole

Portions:4
Preparation Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
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Equipment

  • 13 x 9 inch baking pan
  • aluminum foil
  • Mixing spoon

Ingredients

  • 1 6 oz. package Uncle Ben’s wild rice (original)
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 can cream of celery soup
  • 1 can mushrooms
  • 1 whole chicken cut up
  • 1 package Lipton’s onion soup mix

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Butter a 13 x 9 inch baking pan.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the wild rice, cream of chicken soup, cream of celery soup, and mushrooms.
  • Spread the rice mixture evenly in the bottom of the buttered baking pan.
  • Place the chicken pieces on top of the rice mixture.
  • Sprinkle the Lipton’s onion soup mix evenly over the chicken.
  • Cover the pan with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for about 1 1/2 hours, until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Serve hot.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Wine Advice:

Pair this creamy chicken and wild rice casserole with a light-bodied white wine such as Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc. These wines complement the richness of the cream soup and enhance the savory flavors of the dish.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 400 kcal | Carbohydrates: 30 g | Protein: 25 g | Fat: 20 g | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 3 g
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Course Casserole / Chicken / Main Dish
Cuisine American

Italian Chicken and Vegetable Skillet

Italian Chicken and Vegetable Skillet

Portions:4
Preparation Time: 40 minutes
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Equipment

  • large frying pan with lid,
  • Cooking utensils (spoon, spatula)
  • Cutting board
  • knife

Ingredients

  • 2 skinless boneless chicken breasts, split
  • 1 16 oz. can tomatoes
  • 1 small can black olives
  • 1 zucchini sliced
  • 1 summer squash sliced
  • 1 green pepper sliced
  • Handful of fresh green beans
  • 1 medium onion cut into wedges
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Garlic powder to taste
  • Mozzarella cheese shredded

Instructions

  • Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • In a large frying pan, brown the chicken breasts on both sides.
  • Pour the canned tomatoes over the browned chicken breasts.
  • Cover the pan and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Add the sliced zucchini, summer squash, green pepper, green beans, and onion wedges to the pan.
  • Sprinkle the oregano and basil over the vegetables.
  • Cover the pan and continue to simmer for an additional 20 minutes.
  • Add the black olives to the pan and cover everything with shredded Mozzarella cheese.
  • Continue to simmer until the cheese is melted.
  • Serve the chicken and vegetables hot over cooked white rice.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Wine Advice:

Pair this Italian chicken and vegetable skillet with a medium-bodied red wine such as Chianti or Sangiovese. These wines complement the rich flavors of the tomatoes and olives while balancing the savory chicken and vegetables.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 300 kcal | Carbohydrates: 20 g | Protein: 25 g | Fat: 12 g | Fiber: 5 g | Sugar: 8 g
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Course Chicken / Main Dish / One Pot Dinner
Cuisine European / Italian
Diets Gluten Free / Low Carb

Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken

Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken

Portions:4
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
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Equipment

  • Sauté pan
  • Cooking utensils (tongs, spatula)
  • Paper towels (for patting dry chicken)
  • Cutting board
  • knife

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breast halves boned and skinned
  • ¼ cup flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • ¼ pound mushrooms sliced
  • ¾ tablespoon garlic chopped
  • 1 green onion chopped

Instructions

  • In a shallow dish, mix together the flour, salt, and pepper.
  • Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
  • Dredge each chicken breast in the seasoned flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
  • In a sauté pan, heat the butter and vegetable oil over medium heat.
  • Add the chicken breasts to the pan and cook for 2 1/2 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
  • Add the sliced mushrooms and chopped garlic to the pan.
  • Cook for an additional minute.
  • Add the chopped green onion to the pan and cook for another minute until the chicken is almost done.
  • Drain any excess fat from the pan and set aside.
  • Serve the chicken hot, optionally garnished with additional chopped green onions

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Wine Advice:

Pair this creamy garlic mushroom chicken with a medium-bodied white wine such as Chardonnay or a light-bodied red wine like Pinot Noir. These wines complement the richness of the cream sauce and enhance the flavors of the dish.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 350 kcal | Carbohydrates: 10 g | Protein: 30 g | Fat: 20 g | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 1 g
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Course Chicken / Main Dish
Cuisine American

Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Bake

Portions:4
Preparation Time: 1 hour
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Equipment

  • baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • Cooking spoon
  • oven

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 2 or 3 10 oz. boxes frozen broccoli spears, cooked
  • 2 cans cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • ½ teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 cup soft bread crumbs or cracker crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 4 oz. shredded cheese
  • Paprika for sprinkling

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Grease a baking dish.
  • Cook the broccoli spears according to the package instructions.
  • Arrange them in the greased baking dish.
  • Place the chicken breasts on top of the cooked broccoli.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and curry powder.
  • Mix well.
  • Pour the soup mixture over the chicken and broccoli in the baking dish.
  • Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
  • In a separate bowl, mix together the soft bread crumbs or cracker crumbs with the melted butter.
  • Sprinkle this mixture over the cheese layer.
  • Sprinkle paprika on top for color.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the casserole is hot and bubbly.
  • Serve hot.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Wine Advice:

Pair this creamy chicken and broccoli bake with a crisp white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or a light-bodied red wine like Pinot Noir. These wines complement the richness of the dish and balance its creamy texture.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 650 kcal | Carbohydrates: 28 g | Protein: 40 g | Fat: 43 g | Fiber: 4 g | Sugar: 6 g
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Course Chicken / Main Dish
Cuisine American
Diets Nut free